"Felix Calderon: Great coach, big heart. " Read More

"Being coached by a pro was electrifying; I've never enjoyed a ride so actively, or learned so much. He started by yanking off my helmet and completely...." Read More

	"Felix is a cycling expert. You are assured 'pro level' advise when he makes adjustments to perfectly fit your bicycle or provides instruction on improving your handling skills and performance. Felix is the Prince of Prospect Park and is well known throughout the cycling scene. As your coach,  Felix uses his outgoing personality and humor to provide more than lessons... it's a cycling experience. Whether you are a beginner looking to improve fitness or a racer fine tuning technique - Felix is the coach you have been looking for!"
	Steven LeBoyer NYVelocity Racing Team USA Cycling Certified Coach

	"Felix has the unique capability of working with riders of all levels in a group and creating a spirit of team effort and accomplishment.  He is able to give personal attention to each rider and offer techniques that allow them to grow regardless of the amount of experience they have.  Above all, Felix does all this with a smile that is contagious and that helps to motivate you beyond what you thought you could do."
	Joyce Faust Cycling Coach-Team in Training NYC

	"Thank you again,  You have done more for me in the past few hours to enjoy cycling than anyone has done for me in the past four years."
	Tomas M. Gonzalez

	"I have been working with Felix for one year, and in that time I have progressed from someone who had not ridden a bike since they were a teenager to a cyclist who is confident he can ride with anyone. While working with me, Felix tailored an individual plan designed to make me the rider I wanted to be. As with all his clients, he is always careful to create a learning environment with your goals as the primary objective."
	Charles Parekh

	"I was a bike commuter with a background in off-road riding and Felix instilled in me the skills and confidence I needed to tackle my first century. His approach to cycling is both holistic and hilarious; emphasizing the relationship between proper bike fit and good technique, and maintaining a sense of humor and fun while riding. Felix also has the extraordinary ability to zero-in on your individual needs and give you exactly what you need– without you even knowing it!"
	Sandra Pieloch

	"People say I smile when I talk about my bike.  The smile's continuous when I'm riding.  Felix did that.  He took the time to fit me, properly; and I LOVE my bike!  I also learn something new each time I'm on a ride with Felix, and it's always fun.  I recommend it!"
	Robin Stutman

	"From basic riding skills to advanced, anyone on a bike can benefit from Felix's experience and generosity.  His uncanny ability to intuit what you need when you need it guarantees improvement on the bike while the environment he cultivates promotes good times with good people.  Felix looks out for his riders.  On the streets or in the park, he wants to know what's going on with you and how he can help.  When else in your day can you count on support like that?  If you're not learning from Felix it's because you're not listening.  If you're not having fun with the man it's likely because you're no fun."
	Kurt Schlachter

	"I'm thrilled with the results Felix has gotten with the Brooklyn athletes. His team management is beyond reproach - Felix has gotten the group to ride like a team and look out for one another; it's a dream come true! I love your coaching style..."
	Matthew Haas Head Cycling Coach-Team in Training NYC

	"Felix's many years of experience have made him a very knowledgeable and experienced cyclist. He has a keen eye for what is known as the 'rider bike fit', perhaps one of the best in the industry, and his natural talent for interacting with people makes him very approachable and fun to work with."
	Anthony Taylor USCF Cat #1 Racer and Former National Champ

	Kaliel Roberts "Felix's extensive coaching vastly improved my racing skills and general bike handling skills. He's great fun and every ride with him is enjoyable, even when we hammer up hills that leave me unable to walk for a few hours!" Julie Claire "Training with Felix has helped me change from a novice cyclist into a strong, confident rider comfortable with all types of riding. Cycling is now 100 times more fun since working with him, and I have all kinds of new riding buddies."
	Nancy Nowacek "Felix knew my cycling potential well before I did. He's the reason I ride, and I treasure the support. I trust Felix because he pushes me to test my own limits, he's honest in his feedback, and of course, because he knows bikes and bike handling like few others." Lisa Bruno "Felix's rides are great to improve your skills in a group. I'm fit, but not a competitive athlete, and I wanted to improve how I handle the bike, my level of confidence, and my fitness. Felix has helped me improve both my skills and my confidence."
	Sandy Codding "Felix provides a great balance between disciplined learning of technical cycling skills and fun. He has a big heart and will go out of his way to make sure that everyone is getting the help they need." Claire "Felix sized my first road bike for me, and I joke now that when I have a back ache and I get on it, it cures it! When I first started riding with him, I was a cycling commuter who thought pushing harder and climbing hills in your high gears was what it was all about. He taught me how to spin, how to ride long distance, how to work with a pace line, and how to climb. I always loved the sport, but he taught me how to fly."
	Michelle Oplinger "Felix took me under his wing as a complete beginner, on a 20 year-old, 50lb. bike - he gave me the confidence and skills to ride with trained cyclists, and complete my first triathlon!" Sheril Lawson "I have been riding with Felix for almost 2 years now. About 5 years ago I had a crash on the bike going downhill on a switchback. Since then I was afraid of taking any downhill at speed. Felix helped me to get over that fear and now I am screaming down hills again. One of my proudest moments was when I finally went down a twisting hill on 9W without tapping my breaks and switching into the big ring!!"
	Lucia Matioli "Felix has given me such sound advice and tips on riding, positioning on the bike and time to lay it down that makes me a better, stronger ride. He is the only one I listen to and truly trust." Scott Oblow "Felix helped me find the right bike, fit it to my dimensions and taught me to ride it better... He's the adult version of training wheels!"
	Maggie Estep "When I first met Felix I was riding a bike that didn't fit, had pain all over my body, and was sort of pokey and timid. Felix helped me with bike fit, taught me a better, more powerful pedal stroke, and toughened me up, getting me ready to race." Brian Gaskey "I have been riding a bike for twenty years. I raced when I was younger, but never had proper training. What Felix taught me increased my performance, made me ride smarter, with more economy. Most of all I have more fun. Thank you Felix!"
	Jamie Rubin "Felix has built a structured, well organized group of riders whose primary motivation is to develop solid road riding technique. The various levels of riders and all of the different personalities keep the rides interesting and while there is structure it is never rigid." Anthony Festa "Felix has helped me so much in becoming a better cyclist from advice on a proper fit to coaching on correct riding techniques. It is always a pleasure to ride with and learn from him."
	Meg Cortright "Felix teaches from the heart -- he wants you to have the best fit possible for the riding you do, to be more aware about your bike so you can really own it, to learn effective strategies for your training, and to get comfortable and then skilled at riding in a group. Then he fosters new relationships between riders which are very important for the challenge of riding ­ and he also makes sure you have great amounts of fun learning it all! After spending two years riding with Felix, he knew my fit needs very well, and with that knowledge, combined with his understanding of different bike geometries, he helped me choose the perfect frame for my first race bike." Ashley Prine "Felix is a very positive and motivating coach and has me on a path to meet my cycling goals."

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