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  Look What's New! My Bookstore A collection of all books on cycling training   Personal Coaching and Training Information for Cyclists of All Abilities   Training for RAGBRAI® ? I have articles and a training plan to prepare you for this week-long tour     Coaching     eBooks Training Plans Articles Services     Resources     Coach David Ertl Coach David Ertl is a licensed USA Cycling Level 1 (Elite) Cycling Coach and a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). David began competitive cycling in 1973 and continues to compete as a Master’s cyclist.  A licensed coach since 2001, he enjoys sharing his years of experience and love of cycling with recreational and competitive individuals and teams. READ MORE Links Blog Newsletter Bookstore JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes DMCC Race Team Twitter 24/7 X-Press Third Power PT Christensen Golf Academy   Welcome to Cyclesport Coaching Cyclesport Coaching provides all the resources you need to become the accomplished cyclists you wish to be. I can provide you with customized training plans and personalized coaching to design the ideal effective training program just for you. I also offer ebooks, pre-built training plans and other training resources. On this website, you will also find lots of free information, including my newsletter and a wide variety of training articles. I work with just about all levels of cyclists and triathletes, but I specialize in working with serious recreational riders who want to become more proficient and I also work with a number of entry level competitors helping them prepare both physically and tactically for racing. In addition to coaching cyclists, I am a personal trainer. I offer personal training, weight loss coaching and lifestyle fitness coaching at my fitness center, 24/7 X-Press, in Des Moines, Iowa. I look forward to helping you with your cycling and fitness program. - Coach Ertl - Subscribe to My Training Newsletter I am writing a monthly cycling training newsletter. This newsletter covers all sorts of topics related to cycling training and fitness. To see some back issues of this newsletter, click HERE. To subscribe, click HERE. Training Plans for a Century Ride and a Multi-Day Tour If you plan to tackle a Century (100 mile) Ride this season, or if you plan to ride in a multi-day tour, such as RAGBRAI®, be sure to check out my training plans built specifically for these types of rides. Click HERE for Century Rides Click HERE for multi-day Tours I'm Going To Be Published! My new book, 101 Cycling Workouts, is in the process of being published. The publisher is Morgan James Publishing, and is due to hit the bookshelves in September. However, if you would like a copy now as an eBook, click HERE.     Coaching Personalized training programs built around clients’ goals and abilities.  Through personal contact and online technology, I'll work with you to develop customized daily training plans designed just for you. eBooks Electronically available downloadable books filled with cycling training information 101 Cycling Workouts Training For Busy Cyclists Training Plans Choose between pre-built or customized plans to guide and add structure to your training. Event-based and annual plans are available  for recreational and competitive cyclists and triathletes. Training Articles Free training articles I've written about a broad variety of topics on cycling training. Training Services I also offer in-person cycling sessions, weight loss management, fitness coaching and personal training. Training Resources A variety of recommended training eBooks, programs and products to augment your overall fitness and training program.     The information and advice contained within this website are intended to supplement, not replace, a supervised training program.   Anyone beginning or enhancing an exercise program should consult with appropriate health and fitness professionals.   The reader, not the author, is responsible for any consequences resulting from the use of any and all information contained within this website.  Please ride responsibly and within your limits.     Copyright © 2009 David Ertl     Home About Contact Blog     Twitter