I had just taken up cycling, wanted a coach and was introduced to Josh.  My first conversation with Josh set out my goals.  In three years I wanted to be in the best cycling shape possible and to be able to win my local race… Three years later, I rode every kilometer of the 2005 Destination Challenge route.
-Kevin. P. Mahaney (43, 2005 Destination Challenge captain and founder)

“…Josh took what I offered him - a 40-year-old guy with a mortgage, a bad haircut, limited time, and a mediocre-at-best aerobic engine, and helped me turn it into something far, far better.”

“…With Josh’s help, we have developed a training program that will help me accomplish my goal, and at the same time prevent my employer from firing me, and my wife from divorcing me and running off with the milk man.”

“…If your cycling dream is larger than your aerobic engine, you can’t go wrong with Coach Josh. He has a knack for getting the most out of regular folks who have a limited amount of time to train. And you have a good laugh along the way. You can't ask for more than that."
-Joseph B. (40, has raised over $50,000 for cancer survivors and is a member of the 2006 Destination Challenge team.)

“…That’s why this past season one of my biggest accomplishments was being able to set a focus on biking, setting other distractions aside and going for it.  For a person who’s been a decent athlete his entire life and has got by on natural ability and skill but never allowed himself to fully engage in a significant training program to find out what was possible if he actually worked at it -- this year was wonderful.  There was a great deal of satisfaction having the discipline and follow thru to find out what results are possible physically.  Josh had a lot to do with that along with his great coaching style, he always seemed “on” & “in-tune” with what was necessary either from a training standpoint or a recovery standpoint.  He didn’t have to motivate me; rather, I was motivated by talking with him.”  -Aaron S. (33)

With the guidance of Joshua I just finished off the best racing season I’ve ever had and all this at the age of 54.
-Gerry H. (55, Business Owner)-

"Josh has always kept my cycling progressing in a positive direction.  Even after a severe broken hip and time off of the bike, Josh's positive attitude toward cycling and life kept my physical and mental training moving forward.  Josh is great at reading and adapting to both the physical and mental aspects of training, and with balancing training with life's challenges.  It's been very positive experience training with Josh, and I look forward to many more years."
-Chris P. (37, Engineer)

“I have been working with Josh for 3 years as a coach.  Prior to his coaching, I had no real cycling background and had just started riding competitively.  He has helped me a great deal to progress from just finishing races to being competitive.  I am currently 41 years old and am in the best shape of my life.  I have been the fastest female at the Arizona State Time Trial the last 2 years (across all age groups and categories) and was 40-44 age group National Time Trial Champion in 2004.  I owe much of my success to Mr. Powers and his training plans.  I would recommend him highly and be happy to answer any questions regarding his quality as a person and a coach.”
-Catherine D. (41 and dangerously fast on a TT bike)-

Joshua D. Powers
BS Exercise Science
USAC Certified Coach
Professional Cyclist
Coach of Destination Cycling’s 2005 Destination Challenge Team Captain Kevin Mahaney

2006 Training Articles:
Base Training
Recovery
Avoiding Cramping
Improving Power to Weight Ratio

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