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Daniel Matheny | Head Coach & Founder

For decades I’ve been professionally racing and coaching to the highest potential at the local, regional, national, and international level. He is based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, but serves clients all over the world.  Applying science to real-world demands creates a base for his coaching philosophy.

Coaching Qualifications

USA Cycling Level 1 Elite Coach with Distinction

PMBI Level 1 MTB Instructor

National Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

UCI Director Sportif

Experience

Collegiate Director at USA Cycling

Vice President of  CO High School MTB League board

Pro Coach with CTS

Head Coach of UCI Team Africa RisingFounder Matheny Endurance

Head Coach & Director of 5+ years of USA Cycling MTB Talent ID camps

Founder and Head Coach of local Junior Development Program

Coaching highlights & Athlete results

Coaching & Directing an Individual GC Yellow jersey, Team GC win, and White Jersey Best Young Rider – UCI 2.1 stage race

multiple USA National MTB Champions (both endurance and gravity discipline)

over 100 Leadville 100 finishes & counting

multiple World Cup qualifications

advancing student-athletes to scholarship college athletes while helping them advance to higher-profile teams.

Personal Palmares

2x National MTB champion (Marathon & 24 hour)

4x National MTB podium finisher (MTB Marathon silver, MTB XC 2x Bronze, Enduro Bronze)

2x Leadville 100 Big Buckle finisher with best time 7:24

Dirty Kanza 200/Unbound top 10 finisher Breck Epic Stage Race top 10 overall Pro category

Leadville Silver Rush 50 Overall Winner

Breckenridge 68/100 Winner

Dakota Five-O Overall Winner

Epic Rides Whiskey 50 Pro podium 4th

24 Hours of Old Pueblo Winner

Steamboat Stinger/Emerald Mountain Epic Winner

Vuelta Mallorca UCI Road Stage Race Top 10 GC

Corning Wine Glass Marathon 3:14 time (7.24min/mi pace)

 

Daniel’s coaching philosophy is applying science to real-life application individualized for each athlete anchored from years of personally battling it out in the trenches competing as an athlete.

Contact us today and let Daniel assist in honing your inner badassery! #icoachbadasses

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Years in the making! In the trenches day in and da Years in the making! In the trenches day in and day out! Part of the accomplishment is the journey! 

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Calling for VOLUNTEERS! If you don’t want to rac Calling for VOLUNTEERS! 

If you don’t want to race but be involved , reach out via the contact form on the @rampartragergravel website! 

Meal ticket provided for onsite food truck and @buffalolodgebicycleresort drink token!
It’s more than a race! It’s an experience! @rampar It’s more than a race! It’s an experience! @rampartragergravel 

3 different Amazing and challenging courses to choose from 31mi, 46mi, 62mi with amazing views. 

Great host start/finish @buffalolodgebicycleresort 

Cash sponsor @criteriumbikeshop returns for not only podiums but participant raffles. 

Amazing afterparty with food truck on patio at the finish line to see friends complete that can roll onto live music at the lodge. 

Come for the race — stay and return for the community and fun! 

#coachathleteinspiration #gravelbike #gravelracing #coloradocycling
NEW DATE Sept 12th @rampartragergravel is lookin NEW DATE Sept 12th 

@rampartragergravel is looking primo with recent rains and a few weeks later gives chance of cooler temps and possibility of leaves 🍂 poppin! 

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Should I frame it or wear it? #worldmfchampion Should I frame it or wear it? #worldmfchampion
It’s not just the race day results but the day in It’s not just the race day results but the day in and day out pursuit and journey that equates to the win! Don’t get me wrong it helps to finally get the result and @chase_fairly embraces this fully after a couple focused years. When getting sick before last year resulted in a botched attempt that didn’t stop him. Only roll with the punches and keep to the plan. Getting faster along the way and goal goes from getting a buckle to now ending on the podium. Proud of the effort and what’s to come. Onward! 
#coachathleteinspiration #icoachbadasses #endurancecoach #mtbcoach #leadville100mtb
Fun times ripping techy ups and downs at Palmer pa Fun times ripping techy ups and downs at Palmer park at #wednesdayworlds the last few weeks. 

Did I nail the line?

Thanks @deanosaurus_wrex for the 🎥

#coachathleteinspiration #icoachbadasses #mtbcoach #mtbcoaching  So
Helping with the #wednesdayworlds has been super r Helping with the #wednesdayworlds has been super rewarding providing a low pressure and low stakes place for people to show up as part of the community or to practice their race craft. 
And even surprised myself with some solid performances alongside seeing many athletes I coach in the race and toe the line with many. Sorry for those I’m making suffer but proactive what I preach about rising to your potential!

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