Coach Randy Catron has loved riding since the time he received his first bike. It started with races against the neighbor kids around the block. Then there were local charity rides and onto RAGBRAI as a teenager. In 1994 he started racing at the age of 34.

Since that time Coach Randy has been deeply involved in the Iowa cycling scene. He has promoted some of Iowa's largest races, and currently directs one of Iowa's largest competitive cycling teams.

Coach Randy is a USA Cycling licensed Level 1 (Elite) coach. He is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and has attended USA Triathlon Level 1 coaching school. Coach Randy is one of a few coaches who have attended USA Cycling's power analysis clinic (Powertaps, SRM, Ergo, etc.). In his "spare time" Randy is completing a Masters Degree in Exercise Science.

Randy lives in Urbandale, Iowa, with his wife Terri, their sons Kyle and Cody, and two sphynx cats, Sammy and Diva. (Click HERE for Coach Randy's Cycling Resume).

Coach David Ertl is one of Iowa's most experienced competitive cyclists. He started racing as a teenager, which translates to more than 35 years of continuous racing experience.

Coach Ertl has volunteered hundreds of hours coaching riders for the Juvenile Diabetes Resarch Foundation's Ride to Cure Diabetes. He is also director of the Iowa Senior Olympics Time Trial and a race team director.

Coach Ertl is a USA Cycling licensed Level 1 (Elite) coach. Additionally, Coach Ertl is a Certified Personal Trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT). Coach Ertl is one of a few coaches who have attended USA Cycling's power analysis clinic (Powertaps, SRM, Ergo, etc.).

Coach Ertl lives in Waukee, Iowa with his wife Angie, their twin sons Christian and Alex, and their weiner dog. David and Angie are the owners of 24/7 Fitness and Pilates Center located in Beaverdale, Iowa. (Click HERE for Coach Ertl's Cycling Resume).