Russell is a cycling coach, bike fitter, exercise physiologist, and Physical Therapist. He has been a professional coach for over a decade. Russell began competing 15 years ago and has experience in road, mountain biking, cyclocross, and track. Russell eventually earned a Category 1 license for road and cyclocross. Russell began competing in Oregon in the early 1990s in mountain biking which quickly led to road cycling and cyclocross. After traveling the nation for academic pursuits, Russell returned to the Northwest, managing the Broadmark Capital Team leading to the 2005 Elite National Championship. Russell has worked with riders such as Tom Peterson and Christian Meier of Garmin-Chipotle, Doug Ollerenshaw of Health Net, and Olympic Mountain biker Seamus McGrath, among others, and is equally eager to work with all levels including beginners. He can be contacted at Russell@UpperEchelonFitness.com