Our team of coaches are avid cyclists who are dedicated to help you achieve your goals. |
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Jan Derck is the manager of the Iron Horse Training Program. Jan has been cycling since the 1980’s, but became serious about the sport after moving to Durango in 2002. A former marathon runner, Jan took up cycling after many years of long distance running. She is a retired urban planner who has managed public and private sector planning departments, and will bring her management experience to the IHT program. Jan has ridden the Iron Horse three times and the Quarter Horse once, and has participated in the training program for the last four years. She has been serious about fitness since high school, participating in team sports, running races and triathlons. Jan believes in a comprehensive approach to fitness that includes aerobic exercise, weight training and stretching for flexibility. She is excited to join the IHT team this year. Email Jan. |
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Hello, my name is Diane Shaline (AKA Di )
My love for cycling began in 1988 when I was inspired by all of IHBC
riders climbing Shalona Hill. Since that time, I have ridden the IHBC about
a dozen times (repeated oxygen deprivation has caused me to forget the exact number). I have also competed in several road and mountain bike races and have completed a number of tours.
Di finished 5th in her age group last year. |
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Rich Fletcher became a cycling enthusiast in 2005 after two decades as a competitive sports car racer. Oddly, the two are quite similar. Preparation, safety, concentrated effort, racing in a group, pacing yourself and being very fit are essential at the top of both sports. Rich has raced to four national championships, and has coached racing professionally since 1994.
He is our lead instructor and coach. |
Julie Angle |
Julie Angle started with Iron Horse Training as a participant 6 years ago. This is her 3rd year as an instructor. Julie has lived in Durango for 15 years and ridden the Iron Horse 10 times.
She has a background as a high school tennis coach and is an outdoor enthusiastic.
In addition to coaching Iron Horse, she skies and ice climbs.
She had a local following at Anytime Fitness. |
Amber Blake |
If you’re not moving you’re not living…Amber started cycling after college in Seattle, where her bike became her primary mode of transportation.
This will be Ambers 3rd year with Iron Horse Training. Ambers coaching experience spans the gamut from a juniors to the young at heart, from novice to elite.
She has coached rowing, skiing, basketball, volleyball, swimming and cycling. Amber’s love of all things active stared at a young age growing up in SW Colorado. |
Mike Phillips |
Mike Phillips will be joining our team. He has a goal of getting to Silverton in 3 hours.
He is a certified bike fit specialists. Mike has worked at Mountain Bike Specialists for more than 10 years. |
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Patti Zink has been a volunteer for the Iron Horse since 1988. In 2005,
she decided it was time to ride to Silverton, knowing she would not be disciplined enough to train, she and her husband Ed began the training classes. Patti completed the IHBC in 2004 and 2005. Decreasing her time
in 2005 by 20 minutes as a result of the training classes. Patti is now a Lemond Revmaster Certified indoor cycling instructor and a certified Level 3 Cycling Coach with USA Cycling.
Email Patti |
