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In this episode Geoff and Gerry interview Kim Geist. We discuss her long and extensive cycling career, how she got into coaching and how she deals with challenges like injury and currently events being postponed and cancelled.
We dive into strength training and talk a lot about the beauty of track cycling and her home turf The Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexeltown PA. If you are interested in track cycling orienting what it takes to start, or learn more about this discipline, makes sure to listen to the complete podcast!
Kim Geist, an elite, international-level competitive cycling including being a World and Pan American Champion, and Olympic long-team member:
2018 & 2017 World Champion
2018 & 2017 World Cup Champion
2018 & 2015 #1 Ranked Rider in the World
2019 Pan American Games 2x Champion
2016 Olympic Long Team Member
2015 World Championship Bronze Medalist
2018 & 2014 Pan American Champion
32-Time USA National Champion
2-Time Junior World Championship Medalist
Former Pan Am and National Record Holder
3 Years Professional Road Cyclist
In addition to her long cycling career, she has a tremendous resume to support her coaching business
M.S. Applied Nutrition, specializing in nutrition and fitness – Northeastern University
B.S. Sport and Exercise Science, minors in sport management and in psychology – DeSales University
Certified Exercise Physiologist – American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – National Strength and Conditioning Association
Level 2 Coach *with distinction – USA Cycling Coaching Association
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – American Red Cross
https://thevelodrome.com/
http://www.kimgeistcoaching.com/
https://linktr.ee/Lowlandscycling
Led by Multi-time World and Pan-Am Champion AND Air Products Program graduate, Kim Geist heads up our Women’s Wednesdays programming, bringing her invaluable racing experience and deep coaching chops to the track each week.
https://thevelodrome.com/community-programs/womens-wednesdays/
The Women’s Wednesdays Basic Class is designed to introduce and build confidence among individuals who are new to track cycling, within a welcoming, fun, and social environment. Participants will learn how to safely operate a track bicycle on the velodrome as well as gain basic skills essential to enjoying track cycling. The program will touch upon basic racing concepts, to serve as a stepping-stone to the Women’s Wednesdays Advanced Class.
Topics covered could include: track bike anatomy & function, velodrome anatomy, paceline riding, warm-up structure, flying & standing starts, proper passing, close proximity riding, riding and racing together as a team, basic races
This program is appropriate for those who are: new to cycling, track cycling and/or fixed gear cycling, in need of a more in-depth introductory course or a refresher course, needing to build cycling confidence and/or want to take part in a social form of cycling, entering track cycling from competing in another cycling discipline.
Try the Trackhttps://thevelodrome.com/community-programs/try-the-track/
This one-day clinic introduces participants to the exciting sport of track cycling and will have riders doing laps on the track like a pro before the day is up. Lead by experienced and licensed coaches, this program is designed to make getting on the track safe and fun.
This program is open to riders 12 years and up – including adults. All participants are required to know how to ride a bike before taking this class. Among the topics covered: track etiquette and safety, important skills about riding in a group, what the lines on the track mean and how to stop.
Use of track bikes is included in the entry fee – and all bikes are equipped with flat pedals and toe straps. Riders are permitted to use their own road pedals and shoes if they wish. If riders have their own track bikes they are welcome to use them, however we will not have staff available to service your bike so please be certain the bike is properly maintained and rideable.