Crank Cycling mountain bike specialist Richard La China is a Level 3 USA Cycling Certified Coach who works with Cat3 to Pro racers as well as non-competitive recreational riders seeking to become their best. He is great coach for a mountain biker looking to improve their skills and fitness, and his experience with bicycle touring also makes him a great coach for someone preparing for a long haul. Richard has been racing mountain bikes on-and-off for the last 20 years, and actually started off as a Crank Cycling coached athlete. Richard’s experience on the mountain bike, his race results, as well as his dedication and understanding of training principles, show that he knows what it takes to help you achieve your cycling goals. When Richard isn’t coaching, training or racing, he loves to spend time with his kids, fly airplanes / helicopters, listen to live music and play his guitar. Richard takes athletes on all training plans and his hourly consulting rate is $50 an hour.
- Coach Richard on The Podium
