It is all about the pursuit of excellence. My goal is to guide, direct and optimize each athlete's program so that they can realize their maximum potential.
-Michael Carter
Coaching Experience
Private Coach, 1995 - Present
Head Coach, 1998 World Road Racing Championships (Men)
Former CTS Coach, 1999 - 2000
USA Cycling Certified "Elite" Coach
Exercise Physiologist At University Of California - Davis, Sports Medicine, 2004
Education
University of Colorado - Boulder
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology - 1986
Bicycle Racing Experience
Professional, 1984 - 1995
Member Marco Polo Trade Team, 2002 - Present
2002 National Champion, Masters 35+
4 Time Master's World Hill Climb Champion
Ranked #1, U.S. Pro Points, 1990
5 Time World Championship Road Race Team Member
Major Tours (Partial List)
Tour De France
Giro D'Italia
Vuelta A Espagna
Tour De Suisse
Tour Du Mediteranean
Tour De Romadie
Dauphine Libere
Paris Nice
Pays Basque
Setemana Catalana
Coors Classic
Vuelta De Burgos
Tour Of Holland
Tour Of Mexico
Tour Of Canada
Tour Of Costa Rica
Tour of Guatemala
Tour Of Colombia
Tour Of Venezuela
Tour Of The America's
Sun Tour (Tour Of Australia)
Tour Of Japan
Tour Of China
Tour Of Taiwan
Tour Of Sicily
People expect to become stronger and fit through training, but what they don't expect always is how much better they will enjoy their total quality of life. My goal is to make a lifestyle change for all."
-Nanci Carter
Certifications and Experience
AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer
Pilates Certified
1991 Body Building Competition , 3 Place Overall,
1st Most Muscular, 1st Posing
Marathon Runner
Aerobic Instructor
Spin Instructor
Echelon Sports Performance is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Littleton, Colorado and was founded in 1994 by Michael Carter, Certified USA Cycling "Elite" Level Coach and former professional cyclist (ranked #1 US PRO 1990, participated in all three "Grand Tours," the Tour De France, Giro D'Italia, and Vuelta Espagna, a four-time World Master's Hill Climb Champion and a former National Champion).