Jim Rutberg
CTS Pro Cycling Coach
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Languages: English
Services Provided:
- Online Coaching
About The Coach
I’ve been a professional coach since 1999 and an endurance athlete for much longer. I have a BS in Exercise Science from Wake Forest University and I was an elite amateur bike racer in the late 1990s. In my role as Content Director for CTS I have co-authored 10 books on training and sports nutrition, including “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning”, and produced more than 20 full-length indoor cycling videos. In 2020 I co-authored the book “Ride Inside” with Joe Friel, and since 2024 I’ve written for “The Research Essentials for Ultrarunning” subscription newsletter.
Most days you’ll find me working with the coaching staff to produce and distribute CTS newsletters and podcasts to subscribers.
Currently my own training focuses on being fit for training camps and ultra-distance cycling events like Unbound Gravel, the Leadville 100 mountain bike race, and European gran fondos. And at home I’m happiest spending time with my two teenage boys and tinkering with bikes.
Sports Coached
- Cyclocross
- E-Racing & Indoor Training
- Gravel Cycling
- MTB
- Road Cycling
- Ultra-Endurance Cycling
Coaching Specialties
- Aging Athletes & Longevity-Focused Training
- Beginner & First-Time Endurance Athletes
- Endurance Nutrition & Fueling Strategies
- Time-Crunched Athletes
Education / Certifications
- BS in Exercise Science
Coaching Services & Experience
Coaches The Following Coaching Package Levels:
- Premium
Notable Event Coaching / Race Experience
- Leadville 100 MTB (10x Finisher)
- Unbound Gravel (2x 200-Mile Finisher)
- SBT GRVL
- Haute Route Alps
- Haute Route Pyrenees
- Maratona dles Dolomites
- Tour of Okinawa
- USA Cycling Elite Road Race National Championships
Pro / Notable Athletes Coached
Featured Articles & Media
CTS Articles
- How to Increase VO2 max Power and Duration for Cyclists
- Truth or Myth: Elevating Legs Drains Lactic Acid To Improve Post-Workout Recovery
- Interval Training: Mistakes Cyclist Make with High Intensity Intervals
- Cold Weather Training Risks, Advantages, and Recommendations for Athletes Over 50
- Rescheduling Peak Fitness For An Earlier Goal Event
Media & Press Features
- Author of The Time-Crunched Cyclist
- Co-author of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning
- Co-author of Ride Inside: The Essential Guide to Get the Most Out of Indoor Cycling, Smart Trainers, Classes, and Apps
- Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast - Can Cyclists Get Fast with Just 6 Hours of Training Per Week?
- Fast Talk Podcast - Mastering Indoor Cycling, with Joe Friel, Jim Rutberg, and Riders on the eSports Team Saris-The Pro’s Closet