Beth Leasure Ó  2009      All rights reserved .

Dates Contracted:
July 2005 – October 2007

Other Experts:
Collegiate Coach Bruce Hanawalt gave Robbie a firm foundation of fitness and encouragement prior to our working together.

Starting Point:
Collegiate National Champion sort of meandering in “elite purgatory” after graduation

Project Description:
Improve Time Trial ability with hopes of placement on pro team

Ending Point: Paradise gained by securing pro contracts three years

My Most Pleased Moment:
While he was forced to lie still for weeks after an operation, Robbie's quiet determination and openness to spiritual discovery included studying the life of Christ, whose ability to suffer is an inspiration applicable in bike racing.

Special Features:

#1 Category 1 Criterium Ranking

Top-placed amateur at 5th Place, Johnstown Circuit Race, Tour de Toona Pro Race with race-side direction

7th Place Elite Criterium Nationals with race-side direction

Assisted in discussions for contract with interested pro teams

Placed on Priority Health for two seasons; then Rite-Aid Pro Cycling
 
Revamped program to improve speed endurance for pro distances per Robbie’s feedback

Top-ranked neopro in several key events, including Philly week

Nurtured through major surgery to repair inguinal ligament, included rehab training and gradual race reintroduction

Supported through two major losses during family mourning

ROBBIE KING