BJ Basham - I have been riding and racing in the mid-Atlantic area since 1984. What started as a cheap way to get to school and work has grown into a healthy lifestyle based around cycling. A second place in my first road race hooked me and I have never been tempted to give up the sport, no matter how sparse the results have been over the years. I truly love riding my bike and would probably still ride every week even if I weren't racing.

    A full time job, a desire to spend a lot of time with my family and a less than maintenance free home have given me the opportunity to learn how to get as much out of the time I have on the bike. I have learned how everything that you do, from working, training and eating right to getting enough rest and even the people that you interact with, can affect your results and even your entire season. Hopefully you will be able to benefit from the lessons I have learned.

    To me, coaching is based on flexibility and communications. I believe that every training plan should be written in pencil. Very few people can control everything that may come up in their lives or know exactly how they will respond to a given training load or personal event. By keeping you involved in the formulation of your training program, together we can do what it takes to allow you to reach your goals with the time and resources available.

    My primary goal is to get you to the point where you enjoy the time that you spend cycling. I can teach you the importance of balancing work, training and rest, how to take care of your equipment, and even how to juggle if you like.

Career highlights

• 1st Cavalier Criterium (1985)
• 3rd Commonwealth Games Criterium (Men 30-34) (1995)
• 1st Va State Cyclocross Championships (30 - 34) (1995)
• 3rd Va State Time Trial Championships (35 - 39) (2000)
• USA Cycling Licensed Mechanic
• USA Cycling Expert Coach
• USA Cycling Certified Power Coach
• Still having fun riding.