06/30/2026
Lesley and I started working together early in the year with a goal of the USA Cycling road nationals.
Weβd planned for an even earlier start; however, we postponed a training plan as she continued to address a foot injury that had kept her off the bike in 2025.
When she said she was good to go, she was true to her body.
What has ensued is one of the most enjoyable coaching experiences.
She knows herself; she's gritty; she works hard and smart, and she challenges me.
On paper, the 2026 USA Cycling.lnc Tour of America's Dairyland Masters road nationals held some challenges. Relatively flat for Leslie's climbing prowess, we knew she'd likely have to sprint.
So she's sprinted and sprinted, added refamiliarization on her TT bike, and trained/raced at high intensity.
Today's group sprint for the 3rd podium spot in the road race was a huge success.
Made better by succeeding at race tactics, she leaned into π
Further to that, what else can you say about a 2nd, Criterion, 3rd TT, and 3rd in the big race: Road race.
Road Nationals Success π π
Congratulations π