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Howdy, I'm Matti.

I’m a cycling coach and writer. When I’m not helping athletes get faster on the bike I write relatable, overlooked content on training and racing on a gravel bike. I make getting fast fun. See for yourself.

Gravel Cycling Content that Doesn't suck.

Controversial Opinion

Maybe Stop Sandbagging Your Goals

“Hadley has been asking about death a lot lately. Asking who is going to die first and if she’ll die.” “Yeah. So, what do you

Since No One Asked

And Just Like That, It’s Over

I just finished my last race of the season and promptly transitioned from obsessing over training, equipment, nutrition, vices, and other scheming to remaining only

Mindset

How to Develop Your Athletic Sh**t Detector

In my coaching practice, I demand that I talk to my athletes monthly. Often, and with some horror, I’ll find that they’ve entirely changed some

I'm obviously biased. So here's what athletes have to say.

"Our conversations are often make the highlight reel of my week. They make me a better human."

"Stoked & grateful to be working with you! Thanks for being patient with me these past few weeks, .. as the Work Ski Season is in full swing here. Shoot me a Quick overview / fun outlook as we head into 2021 & the new year to dial up the smile & my motivation with a laser focus 💥; .. nothing like having a good plan early on, .. appreciate your wisdom. Great to have you in my wheel house!

"About the no pain no gain military mindset. you're correct!!! I'm 32 now and I try to get my guys to understand that, although I still haven't figured it out myself! But now I found a coach that understand my language and I'm glad for that! Can't thank you enough!"

"Hey Matti in the beginning of the week email u sent me, you said to have the whole week filled with green checks in tp. That really helps me. Just thinking about that on the trainer drives me to be where I want to be at with my racing performance. It sounds crazy but that is a perfect statement."

"It's been fantastic working with you. I like your approach, and I think you are great at keying on a few key ingredients to really charge performance."