Business & Bikes

This presentation is directed towards Nica Coaches but is great for anyone looking to expand their knowledge on training and racing. From choosing a bike for a beginner to coming up with power and weight goals, there is surely something for everyone to benefit. You can also listen to the video version available in the Instagram bio and there is also a podcast version. The things we go over-

1. Goal Setting and Planning.

2. Annual training plans, testing, and tracking improvement.

3. Transition and base period.

4. Choosing a bike for beginners.

5. Choosing a cycling kit for beginners.

6. QnA

1. Give everyone a little background of who you are, where you live, and the type of racing that you focus on.

2.     You compete at the highest level in mountain bike racing and maintain a demanding job, how do you balance the two?

• Did you ever think of giving up competing at such a high level to be a weekend warrior and focus on your education/career?

3.    You are such a number guy, I love seeing all your workouts on Instagram and how they translate to KOM’s or race placings. How have you developed your training regiment over the years, cycling, lifting, etc.

4.  I know right now you’re probably taking a moment to really enjoy with season of your life but what does the future hold both on and on the bike for you? Next season, a few years down the road?

Ending Questions:

1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?

2. What piece of advice would you give your younger self?

1. Give everyone a little background of who you are, where you live, and the type of racing that you focus on.

2.     This was your first year racing in the elite category!! What is the biggest difference between U23 and Elite? How’re you coping with the transition?

3.    I remember when I was a JR everyone wanted to be “factory” now you race for the Norco factory team but also the national team for events like world championships, etc. If someone is trying to get to that level what helps them get there outside of riding really fast? Did you have to reach out to a lot of teams, build a relationship early?

4.     I know so many athletes that tie their performance with their mental health, what do you do to keep centered if something doesn’t go right in training, to relax and recoup, or in a race what do you tell yourself to get back into it?

Ending Questions:

1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?

2. What piece of advice would you give your younger self?

1. How did you get into cycling? What do you like best about the sport/community?

2. I did an episode with Matt Gunnell a couple of years ago and he had a great perspective on NICA and the SoCal league, but he also did so much before jumping into NICA, what did you pursue before helping coordinate everything for the league? What does your role look like now?

3. What have you seen make a successful team? Successful athlete?

4. Goals / Plans for next year, on the bike and off the bike?

Ending Questions:

1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?

2. What piece of advice would you give your younger self?

1. Long time since we did one of these, Ayden Watts reminded me about the one that we did last time because he listned to all of them recently and found some super motivating.

2. What’s changed? What’s better?

3. Friends you’ve made recently?

4. How’s riding going? Racing?

5. 2021 Season Highlights

a. Murrieta

b. Tulsa

c. Nationals

d. Salt Lake

6. Milligan

7. Plans for next year (on the bike, off the bike)

1. How do you balance work, training, racing, and sponsors (Also, I’m not sure if people are aware how active you are In church and how much time/effort you spend contributing there)?

a. Overview of what your week looks like, (how much/ when do you train)

b. Obtaining and keeping good partners/sponsors. Any advice for people that want to monetize or partner with good brands?

2. Your progression as a cyclist (I think it’s so easy for people to see how good people currently are but they didn’t notice the struggle or the years of not doing very well)

3. Winning nationals (Play by Play)

4. Plans for next year, on the bike and off the bike

1. How did you get into cycling? How long have you been racing at a high level?

2. Recovering/Coming back from a set-back

3. How do you goal-set at the beginning of a season?

4. Highlights of this season?

a. Early season – Vail

b. Unbound

c. Leadville

5. Increases in endurance and short term power? Advice for people looking to improve?

6. Plans for next season?

Ending Questions:

1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?

2. What piece of advice would you give your younger self?

I had an awesome time talking to Corbin about the last couple of years and doing a deep dive into the mountain and road bike racing he did this year we go over: 

1. Season Highlists - Soho! Natz! Road bikes/ ToAD!

2. Experience incorporating road racing this season, where he felt like he struggled and improved throughout the year.

2. Early season / Vail.

3. The photoshoot with Mahlo, fun preseason hangout.

3. Online school.

4. Next year plans, goals - NICA

Favorite books or podcast, and why.

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice what would it be

These are some of the questions we cover in the podcast:

1. How did you get into cycling?

2. How was your experience with Methods to Winning?

3. Where would you say your strength and weaknesses are in cycling?

4. What challenges does cycling with diabetes present?

5. Tell us about your new team and your trip to Europe?

6. What are your plans for the future? 3 year, 5 year, 10 year.

   1. Many of us know that you were in law enforcement before joining NICA as the director of the SoCal League, tell us about that transition and more about your life before NICA.

2. What were some of the biggest learning lessons that first year you ran the program in SoCal?

3. Some of my favorite moments of high school were times where my family, team and I would campout at the race sites, and pre-ride with all the other teams. I feel like the entire race weekend is a little atypical when comparing it to a traditional sport, was this the vision in the beginning?

4. How do you feel NICA impacts the student-athletes that participate, not only in their life during high school but after, college, career, etc?

5. NICA has grown so much in the last decade, what the future look likes for the SoCal League and the NICA governing body?

I had a fantastic time sitting down with Tim! He has such a great perspective on business, bikes, and life in general. 

Body (Questions and Topics I’d like to cover)

1. Give us some background on how you got into cycling, and the different periods you went through. (beginner, pro, advisory role)

2. I know that education is a big deal in your family, you and your wife both have your Doctorates in Physical Therapy. How do you think cycling and all the attributes associated with it prepared you and helped you through school and in your business, post-degree?

3. Tell us more about SoCal Bike PT, did you always know you were going to create your own practice after, when did you make that decision and what pros and cons were you weighing out?

4. You have a lot going on day-to-day. How do you juggle and prioritize everything, and manage your time?

5. I listen to a lot of podcasts and my favorite is when we get some really practical, actionable advice. What can we share with the audience that would immediately have them feeling better on the bike, and going faster?

6. What does the future look like for you when it comes to bikes, SoCal Bike PT, etc.?

Ending Questions:

1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?

2. What piece of advice would you give your younger self?

I'm so glad I had the chance to sit down with Cory at a local coffee shop and talk about his experience on and off the bike. We talked a lot about the social and digital media side of Legion!

Podcast Intro – premade segment

Episode Intro - **After the fact** Today I had the opportunity to sit down with John Wessling and go over being an athlete in general and how he found a career in motocross coaching and made his way to the top step of the podium of CAT 1 Mountain bike nationals. If someone is looking to grow a coaching business or train develop as an athlete, this is a must-listen!

Body (Questions and Topics I’d like to cover)

1. Tell me about how you grew up as an athlete and eventually found your way to mountain biking?

2. How did the XC Skiing and Motocross help with your cycling development?

3. What did your plan look like when targeting the 2019 MTB National Championships, ATP & Weekly?

4. When did you decide that you were going to coach athletes as a career?

5. Did you have any struggles when trying to monetize your passion for Moto, XC Skiing, & Cycling?

6. I know that recently you took over the coaching position for the UCLA Cycling team, as a former collegiate cyclist I think that’s freaking fantastic, tell me about how that came to be and what you’re most excited for?

Ending Questions:

1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?

2. What piece of advice would you give your younger self?

Outro  – Reflect: I loved this entire podcast episode with John but my favorite part was his departing advice. Many people need focus on the positivity and community that comes with cycling and in some cases, it may make sense to train less and work with a coach so that you can get the best of both worlds.

- Call to Action: If you want to follow their journey, follow them on Instagram at @jrwessling, also share this episode with someone who’s may benefit from listening

- Tease: Make sure to tune into the next episode where we are going over, using social media to develop a brand with Cory Williams

I had a fantastic time sitting down with Andrew Bosco and learning about the process of getting a great bike fit, and the time and dedication it takes to be excellent at it. Some of the questions we hit on are as follows:

1. Give us some background on how you got into the cycling community and how you transitioned into helping others with their bike fit?

2. What’s your favorite part about being a bike fitter?

3. Tell me about the business, how long ago did you start? What’re your plans for growth?

4. Walk me through your process and what differentiates you from other bike fitters?

5. How is it having cycling be such a big part of your like and your wife’s?

6. Tell me about the business, how long ago did you start? What’re your plans for growth?

7. What would you tell someone who doesn’t think that they would benefit from a bike fit?

Ama takes over as the host of the business and bikes podcast and speaks with our Imperium athlete Ethan Villaneda. Ethan runs through his progression from mid-pack finishes to competing at USA Cycling National Championships.