Chris Helwig brings with him 18 years of racing experience and 13 years of coaching experience. Chris has raced extensively on the road, and raced as a Senior 1 for three years. Following are Chris' qualifications, racing experience and coaching experience.

Coaching Qualifications:

• Honors Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
• Bachelor of Education
• Level 3 NCCP Coach (National Coaching Certification Program)
• Certified Personal Trainer

Racing Experience:

• 18 years racing experience
• 3 years as a senior 1
• Silver Medalist Ontario Track Provincials
• Mountain Bike Racing
• Victories in all Road Categories (Senior 4, Senior 3, Senior
  1/2, Masters A)

Coaching Experience:

• 13 years coaching riders of many different levels
• Coach of Cadet Male Road O Cup Champion (2009)
• Coach of Cadet Female Road O Cup Champion (2009)
• Coach of Crank the Shield Masters Champion (2009)
• Coach of National Match Sprint and Kilo Champion (2009))
• Coach of Espoir Female MTB Nationals Podium Finisher (2009)
• Coach of Male M1 Road and Masters Expert MTB O Cup
  Champion (2008)
• Coach of Male Junior National Track Match Sprint Champion (2008)
• Coach of Female Junior National Bronze Medalist MTB Nationals (2008)
• Coach of Senior Expert O Cup Champion (2007)
• Coach of Female Junior Expert O Cup Champion (2007)
• Coach of Female Cadet Provincial ITT Silver Medalist (2007)
• Coach of Male Junior Track Nationals Points Race Bronze
  Medalist (2007)
• Coach of Male Junior Provincial Road Champion (2006)
• Coach of Female Junior Provincial Road Champion (2006)
• Coach of Cadet Provincial MTB Silver Medalist (2005)
• Coach of Top Ontario Junior at Road Nationals (2005)
• Coach of Male Junior O Cup Champion (2004)
• Coach of Female Junior O Cup Champion (2004)
• Coach of Senior Expert Provincial Champion (2004)
• Coach of Junior Provincial Time Trial Silver Medalist (2004)
• Coach of Junior Provincial Time Trial Champion (2003)

Chris Helwig
B.A., B.Ed., NCCP, CFC

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Jason is passionate about cycling. While he has achieved top honours at the Provincial level in both mountain biking and road racing, Jason is currently demonstrating his desire to push himself further by transitioning to Pro-Elite in 2010. In addition to his love of competition, he strives to increase awareness and participation in cycling as a family activity and to promote overall fitness.

He feels that coaching is a natural progression in his efforts, and is excited to share his enthusiasm and experience with others. You will see Jason chasing the podium and cheering on fellow competitors at Ontario Cup races all season.

Coaching Qualifications:


• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in progress

Racing Experience:


• 2009 Crank the Shield Champion
• 2009 Provincial MTB Silver Medalist
• 2008 O Cup MTB Overall Winner
• 2008 O Cup M1 Road Overall Winner
• 2007 O Cup MTB Overall 2nd Place

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Marten brings over 15 years of competitive athletic experience in the areas of Track and Field, Cross Country running, Mountain Biking and Road Cycling among various other athletic activities. Marten currently competes in the Master 1 Road Cycling and Master Expert XC Mountain Bike Racing categories. In addition to his competitive background, Marten also brings a post secondary education in Social Sciences and Kinesiology giving him the insight that knowing your athletes well greatly benefits in coaching them effectively.

Coaching Qualifications:


• Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences and Kinesiology
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

Racing Experience:


• Master 1 Road Racing and Master Expert XC
• Mountain Bike Racing (7 years of racing experience)
• 3 years varsity Track and Field (middle distance, sprints and relay)
• 15 years of competitive athletic experience

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