Staff and Facility

Staff

Kirk Nordgren

When Chris Carmichael decided to establish a regional training center in California, Kirk Nordgren jumped on the opportunity to run the center and make Santa Ynez, CA. his home. As a CTS Pro Coach, Kirk has been a fixture at our California Spring Training Camps and he's explored every nook and cranny of the Santa Ynez area. While at CTS, Kirk has also become one of our leading experts in both bike fit and physiological testing.

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David Forkner

David Forkner – Found his love for cycling at a young age through racing mountain bikes as a junior before pursuing cycling more seriously during college moving on to race; mountain, cyclocross and road at the elite level.  Competing in as many as 80+ races over the last 12 years David has acquired a keen understanding of race tactics as well as proper training techniques and strategy to help you reach your goals at any level.

When not coaching, training or racing, David can be found chasing trout in remote rivers or backpacking with his wife Bonnie and Golden Retriever Toaster.

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Julia Gieschen

Julia works with athletes from many different walks; from the female road racer looking to cat-up living just down the road, to the mountain biker from across the pond. With an educational background in both Kinesiology and Psychology Julia intertwines the two disciplines to coach athletes that are strong both physically and mentally. As an athlete Julia can be described as an accomplished runner and a competitor on the road. Her favorite place to be is right on the saddle, by far. Whether you're the little miss who is dying to crush the competition on the road, or the gentleman ready to take the World Championship 70.3 title, Julia is ready for you.

Julia's complete bio coming soon.


FACILITY
The CTS Santa Ynez facility is under construction.

DIRECTIONS
From the South (LA area)
Take US-101 north to Santa Barbara; Exit on CA-154 (Lake Cachuma) and continue 24 miles over San Marco pass; Turn left on CA-246 (Mission Drive) for 1 mile; Turn right on Meadowvale; Turn left on Sagunto (park around back of our building: 3640 Sagunto St)

From the North (SF Bay area)
Take US-101 south; Continue for 20 miles past Santa Maria; Exit on CA-154 (Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma) and continue 8 miles; Turn right on CA-246 (Mission Drive) for 1 mile; Right on Meadowvale; Left on Sagunto (park around back of our building: 3640 Sagunto St)


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