David Peckinpaugh, Associate Coach:

Specialties: Road Racing, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing, Collegiate Cycling, General Health and Fitness, Bike Fit

Home: North Ferrisburgh, Vermont (New England Area)

Limited availability as of May 1, 2011.

Client levels accepted: Individual, SemiCustom, Custom, Consultation
Available for seminars, camps, clinics, and team direction on a contractual basis.

David Peckinpaugh is the main Wenzel Coaching cycling coach for the New England area. David is strong in both education and experience, with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Exercise Physiology and 14 years of racing experience. He is also an American College of Sports Medicine certified Health/Fitness Instructor, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dave combines these professional and educational credentials with his on-the-bike experience to offer a blend of current scientific training techniques with "real-world" application, building a bridge from the lab to the races. He is currently working as a lecturer for the University of Massachusetts Amherst Kinesiology Department teaching classes in Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Testing, and Personal Training.

As a coach, Dave strives to help athletes achieve both balance and consistency in their racing and training. To enhance performance, it is vital to balance intense training with recovery as well as personal life and athletic goals. Equally important is the idea that training and development must be consistent and purposeful if an athlete hopes to attain their goals. Dave strives to treat all clients with the same respect and careful attention whether they are a fitness rider, developing racer, or elite athlete. His enthusiasm as a coach allows him to help clients work through difficult times as well as celebrate success.

Dave has been successful working with cyclists from beginning riders to experienced racers in road racing, mountain biking, cyclocross, and general fitness. As a father of two, Dave understands the difficulties faced by many cyclists struggling to balance their jobs, family, or school with their racing goals and can offer advice based on personal experiences. Additionally, he has a great deal of experience developing exercise prescriptions for athletes and individuals with controlled disease (such as Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension). Dave has helped many individuals improve various aspects of the overall health and fitness such as weight loss or improving their daily diet.

His own racing career began on the road, racing both USCF and collegiate events including the Collegiate National Championships. Dave has also competed in mountain bike races and, more recently, his racing focus has turned to cyclocross and other endurance events.

If you are interested in learning more about Dave and Wenzel Coaching, click on the first link below to fill out the "new client interest" form. By doing this, you will receive information regarding the various plans offered through Wenzel Coaching; there is no obligation to sign up when making this step. Dave would be interested in hearing about what you are looking for in a coach and discussing what he can offer before you sign up to ensure a positive working relationship. If you are sure that Dave is the right coach for you, click on the second link below to get started working with him right away. It is never too late to start working with a coach and "Invest in your Goals" with Wenzel Coaching!

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"Under David’s coaching and the Wenzel methodology, in the 1st half of the season I’ve been able to; win 1 race, score 3 top 5 finishes as well as a 4th place in an Omnium. Thank you David & WenzelCoaching, I couldn’t have done it without your guidance. " ~ Bernard

"Dave has been a  great asset keeping me focused on the big picture, as well as smoothing out the highs and lows inherent in any long term training program. The weight loss for me was somewhat remarkable... I'm actually lighter than when I graduated from high school 33 years ago." ~Don

Wenzel Coaching "Coach of the Month," January 2008

"David has been incredibly patient and thorough with his explanations and direction. Although I am a relatively new client of Wenzel coaching, I am very pleased with his service thus far and look forward to continuing with Wenzel for many months to come."  ~Anthony

"I competed in seventeen races as a master 55+ racer last season, and crashed in late August during an endurance ride the weekend before my most important race of the year.  I was off the bike for 3+ months...Dave has done an excellent job in tailoring my program to accommodate my injuries and lost fitness, encouraging me and emphasizing how I must be patient....my fitness is slowly starting to return.  I had my best year racing in 2007 (my first year with Dave as my coach), and with Dave's coaching, look forward to an even better year in 2008." ~Will

"David was great.  He was very involved and accessible. I think he went out of his way to talk things over and encourage me." ~James

Check out some of David's training articles on Spokepost.com!