Ride Further. Climb Higher.
Go Faster.
PERSONal aScent COACHING
Not for everyone.
Just you.
I'm Thomas Wood. I built Personal Ascent Coaching for endurance athletes who want to ride stronger, train smarter, and stay consistent—for the long haul.
My approach combines personalized training, clear feedback, and real-world experience to help you make meaningful progress—without losing the enjoyment that brought you to the bike in the first place.
I offer multiple packages that I customize to your specific needs.
Whether you're chasing your first century, targeting a podium, or just trying to find more joy on the bike, Personal Ascent Coaching meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go.
Coaching Services
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01: Individual Coaching
Fully personalized, goal-oriented training programs for endurance athletes at all levels. Your plan is based on your current fitness, time availability, strengths, and areas for growth—and it evolves as you do.
You’ll get clear structure, realistic expectations, and ongoing feedback so you always know why you’re doing the work, not just what to do.
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02: Group & Event-Specific Training
Training for a specific race or event? I offer structured group programs designed to prepare athletes for the demands of a particular course or competition.
Group training blends accountability, community, and smart progression—so you show up confident, prepared, and ready to perform.
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03: Data Analysis & Feedback
Data tells a story—and I can help you connect with it.
I analyze your rides and training metrics to provide clear, actionable feedback. The goal isn’t to overwhelm you with numbers, but to use data as a tool to guide smarter training decisions, better recovery, and long-term progress.
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04: Corporate Wellness Through Cycling
Organizations can partner with me to deliver cycling-based wellness programs that promote health, engagement, and team connection.
These programs are accessible, motivating, and designed to support physical well-being while encouraging balance, stress reduction, and sustainable performance—on and off the bike.
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05: Ride Leading & Group Workouts
Structured group rides and workouts that balance purpose with fun.
These sessions create a safe, supportive environment to build fitness, skills, and confidence—while reinforcing good habits and strong group riding fundamentals.
ABOUT thomas wood
Cycling
changes
lives.
banana-seat beginnings
Growing up on the New Jersey coast, I started cycling on a banana-seat bike before progressing to dirt jumps and BMX. What hooked me was the daily sense of progress—seeing improvement, even in small ways, fueled a drive that never left.
In my early 20s, I moved to Philadelphia, where cycling became a way of life. Working as a bike messenger led me to track cycling and racing, and everything clicked. That path eventually brought me west to Los Angeles, where I opened one of the most talked-about bike shops in the world, worked with the U.S. National Team, and expanded my coaching—guiding athletes and leading rides for cancer fundraisers and corporate groups.
After my first child was born, I relocated to the Pacific Northwest with my partner Hilary and our son, where we now live with our two kids.
Cycling has been a constant thread through every chapter of my life—not just training and racing, but growth, connection, and discovering what you're capable of. That's what I bring to my coaching today.
10 + YEARS OF COACHING
Cycling builds confidence, strengthens character, and teaches you that consistency and patience pay off. I've experienced that transformation firsthand—as a national champion, Olympic team staff member, and now as a coach.
I've coached athletes for more than a decade, and I believe in building strong plans that stay flexible, listening first, and prioritizing long-term development over quick wins. My role is to help athletes build confidence, find consistency, and discover a deeper connection to themselves and the sport—just like cycling did for me.
EXPERIENCE
& CREDENTIALS
USA Cycling
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION
TRAININGPEAKS
LEVEL 1 ACCREDITATION
TRAININGPEAKS
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
OLYMPIC TEAM MECHANIC
2012 LONDON OLYMPICS
BIKe shop founder
GOLDEN SADDLE CYCLERY, LA, CA
Bike messenger
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Ready to start?
If you’re looking for structure, accountability, and a coaching approach that adapts as you do, let’s talk.
Strong teams
don’t just happen. They’re built.
At Personal Ascent Coaching, I design cycling-based Corporate Wellness Programs that bring people together around shared goals, meaningful challenges, and sustainable health.