Testimonials
"We’ve just arrived back in Colorado after spending an unexpected night in Denver due to the snow. Seems the easiest travel was to/from Cuba minus the Cuba Time thing. Lisa and I wanted to say, “Thank You”. We had a great time and appreciate the effort you guys put forth to pull this trip off." - Fall 2005
"Thanks for a nice trip [to Cuba]!" - Fall 2005
"I wanted to personally thank you again for the work you did with my son Michael at camp this summer. I have seen results that have far surpassed my expectations for him and I am most grateful to you and your staff of support people. It is much appreciated."
"Just wanted to thank you so much for an amazing summer! I was such an experience and I think I really benefited from it. Thank you for all that you did for me."
"Anyways, sorry for the long email, but as a junior you were one of my most influential mentors and I'd like to continue that relationship."
"Dear Mike: Thank you so much for all your help in making my Vuelta a Cuba experience an incredible one. I consider it the trip of a lifetime, and without your help it would not have been possible..."
From a coaching client: "Thanks again. REALLY pleased with my results."
"Mike, I just want to thank you for the wonderful racing experience in Cuba. Competing in the Pan Am Masters Championships was the highlight of my career, and I plan to return in 2005. Thanks again!"
"Thanks for the fantastic training experience. I look forward to returning next summer!"
"Thanks Mike. The trip was great and I had lots of fun. Please keep me in the loop."
"Mike, thanks again for another great Cuban Adventure!"
"We had a great time yesterday. The weather was awesome, bright, sunny, warm and dry. We did some drills on the front lawn in the morning riding in an oval working on technique, riding with alternate hands, riding in pairs, bumping, pacelining, water bottle feed, etc. After that four of us rode to the lake (the rest of the group was driven there) and the entire group then rode the bike course for Doug's race. There's a nice one mile climb about 10 miles into the course. In the afternoon, Doug organized another open water swim (Mae and I decided it was too cold and didn't do it) and then (sadly) we left. I really enjoyed the weekend."
"I sure had a blast last year in Cuba...It was one of the high points in my life, really...I sure appreciated the help from you and Eddy. Thanks again for last year, Mike."
"I had a great time...Your hard work was appreciated!"
"Just a quick note to thank you for providing and organizing such a marvelous event. I found it to be a wonderful adventure and a very memorable experience...We each are given the opportunity to do something meaningful in our lifetime. From my perspective what you are doing is not only very meaningful, but you are both touching people in a positive way and making a wonderful difference in their lives...I hope to have the opportunity to return to Cuba."
"Dear Mike, Pat and Joe, I wanted to thank you for taking such good care of everyone on the trip. Must be hard to baby-sit a bunch of adults. I hope you all get to take a break now that you're home."
"Back at the Manor House, and after another delicious home-cooked lunch, I really felt settled in and didn't want to go home. I could see why Mike was a successful coach - the combination of coaching skills, cooking skills and his personality, combined with a perfect setting was totally conducive to good cycling. I for one can't wait to go back."
"Many thanks for all you did for the kids during nationals?I think I told you that Josh declared this the happiest summer of his life."
"I just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful trip to Cuba. As I am sure you noticed I really enjoyed my time there. Thanks again."
"Dear Mike and Pat, I would like to express to each of you my sincerest thanks for everything you have both done for my son?He came to you just three years ago with a dream and desire?and has risen to the ranks of the Pro-1,2?s and has hopes of a long international cycling career?He has developed his mind and body in a fashion that I didn?t believe anyone could ever possibly offer?He has learned so much and matured into a tremendous young man?Words can only start to explain my gratitude?Keep doing all of the good things you do."
"Thanks for taking Bobby under your wing. I know that without your care and guidance, the trip would not have been as valuable."
"Thank you! Thank you! I am so grateful."
"Our sincere thanks for all you have done to assist Robby during the season. While the enclosed check may square us up for room and board for the period of preparation prior to the Junior Pan Am Games, we could not begin to repay you for your extraordinary efforts and the incredible experiences Robby has encountered as a result of his association with you and the sport of cycling."
"Thanks very much for the weekend at your cycling resort. I enjoyed myself very much. The food, the room, the property, the conversation along with the cycling advice ? all wonderful."
"Thank you both again for your wonderful hospitality, great meals and immaculate accommodations!"
"I do not believe anything could have been done to make our trip to Argentina for the Pan-Am Championships any better?I was glad to have your coaching and supervision, which I have always trusted. You have always pointed me in the right direction."
"USA Cycling and the USCF Board of Trustees wishes to recognize your outstanding contribution to the sport of cycling. We appreciate your leadership and dedication. Your contributions the sport have made a lasting impression and a positive impact on cycling?"
"What I want to say over and over is thank you. Thank you for taking such good care of our son...You were wonderful?every mother?s dream, certainly mine?Thank you for understanding and supporting him and for setting such a good example for all of us." "Dear Mike, Thank you very much for having the junior training camp. The training and advice I got was invaluable. Thank you also for your help with the bike. The new frame is great."
"I had a really great time at the camp. I learned a lot and am riding even better. I would also like you to know that I have been trying to do some cooking here and there, but the food I make never comes close to yours?"
"We both want to show our appreciation for your support of Leah?s cycling career. The opportunity to go to the Pan-American Championships (twice) and the introduction to track racing in general would not have happened without you and your support. I want to thank you for your devotion to the furthering of competitive cycling and especially Junior Cycling in this country."
"You did a great job. Thank you very much for coming out and spending time with the USCF staff. Thanks!"
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything you have done for me in the past three years. You are too generous."
"I want to thank you again. We all thought the food was superb and the company exciting. It was an experience."
"I wanted to thank you for all that you have done for me this past year. Introducing me to track riding and coaching me through it at the nationals was very important to me. Thanks for all of your time that you have given to help me in cycling. I was recently accept to live at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado and you were one of the reasons why I was invited to stay there?Without you it would have taken a lot longer to get where I am now. Thanks for all of those trips and the time you spent with me at the track."
"Thank you very much for your hospitality. Everyone I spoke to said that had a very nice stay at your place. Best Wishes, Kadampa Meditation Center."
"Thank you for the opportunity to let us travel to Cuba for the Pan American Masters Championship. We felt it was a honor to be on the team. It was a rewarding and wonderful trip, especially meeting the genuinely warm and friendly Cuban people. We also enjoyed meeting you and Pat and thank you for your patience and time organizing this trip. We made many new friends and hope to be able to travel with you again in the future. Thank you for all your help and advise on the track; Your gear selection for me worked out perfect. I am putting a check in the mail for the extra USA jersey that I got from you. Thank you again for a great trip!"
Concerning a recent racing trip to Cuba for the Tour of Havana: "Joe, I never got the chance to really thank you for being like a big brother to me in Cuba. I really appreciated it and as a result you made the trip a lot more enjoyable. Thanks man! It meant a lot."