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Coach Gregg Medinilla Joins Epic Training Systems

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George A. Vargas

Certified USA Cycling Coach-- Level
2
Lic # 229954 exp. 12/31/07
pending renewal

Certified Polar Specialist

Your choice for: Triathlon, Climbing
Specialist, Interval, and fitness
training.

Coach George Vargas, a former United States
Marine Corps Drill Instructor, is an Ultra
Distance Cyclist. He has been awarded the
California Triple Crown Thousand Mile Club
which requires him to complete FIVE Double
Centuries in one calendar year. He is also a
Super Randonneur which requires him to
complete a series of Brevets 200km (125 miles),
300km (187 miles), 400km (250
miles) and 600km (375 miles)
unsupported, non stop events
all in one season. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
he completed the Furnace Creek 508 Solo, In
2007, he completed the race on a Fixed Gear
bicycle one of only seven riders to do so in 34
runnings or since 1983. "The toughest 48 hours
in sport". A 508 mile non-stop event, combining
35,000 feet of climbing, desert heat, calorie
deficit, and sleep deprivation.
In 2007, he competed in RAAM Race Across
America a 3,000 mile Coast to Coast non-stop
bicycle race as a part of a two person team. .
Eventually, he will race Solo RAAM.. His passion
is the bike and he has a way of imparting that
passion on all of those he trains. He has
completed 20 Double Centuries from the California
Triple Crown Calendar. Three of those events
were Triple Centuries.

Click here for race results.

In 2006 Coach George set a goal of
climbing more than 600,000 feet. A 6
for 6 thing. 2005 was 5 for 5. Well he
achieved that and more with 650,000
feet of climbing riding just shy of
10,000 miles and over 700 hours on
the bike.

2005- 500,000 feet in 2005! And
over 9000 miles - that's like 3 times
across the country. He clocked close
to 700 hours - almost a solid month on
the bike!!! With all that riding he
burned more than 400,000 calories.
Way to go George.

Gregg Medinilla
USCF licensed member #0053667
Team Dare
Category 1

Specializing in interval training,
sprinting, climbing, Time Trialing
techniques and tactical racing.

Click HERE for race results.

I have been a Professional cyclist for 5
years in addition to 10 years as an
amateur. As a result, I have developed an
ability to work well under extreme
pressure. I have also learned how to work
with and lead a highly dedicated team. My
professional cycling career has also given
me discipline, courage, determination, the
will to win and the ability to be successful
in any environment. Currently, I race for
Team Dare as an Elite 1. I have raced for
Division 3 teams: Netzero Cycling and
Monex Pro cycling team, I also have
competed in Division two races like Tour
of Mexico and Tour of Poland also,
qualified for the Olympic road trials in
2000. Rank 62 in the nation in 2000.

Other Info
coached and influenced by
"Eddie B." Edward Borysewicz
Norberto Caseras, Revered Colombian
climber in the 1980's

Clif Bar Criterium
Dominguez Hills, CA, March 16, 2003

Pro-1

1 Greg Medinilla (Monex/Hot Wheels)
2 Mike Tillman (Schroeder Iron)
3 Ryan Barrett (Monex/Hot Wheels)
4 Ken Toman (Monex/Hot Wheels)

First Security Twilight Criterium
Boise, ID, July 29, 2000

Results

1. Greg Medinilla (USA) NetZero Team
2. Jamie Paolinetti (USA) NetZero Team
3. Chad Gerlach (USA) Defeet
4. Ryan Miller (USA) Nutra-Fig
5. Luke Mauritzen (USA) Shaklee
6. Michael Johnson (USA) NetZero Team
7. Mike Tillman (USA) L'Equipe Cheval
8. Donald Reeb (USA) Nutra-Fig
9. Scott Cochran (USA) Jelly Belly's Cycling Team
10. Colby Pearce (USA) Shaklee

Division III Pro Teams

Net Zero
Team Monex

Major Cat 1 Teams

Kissena
Big Red
Warner Velo
America Commerce
Vegas Cycling
Outback Cycling
Helen's
Team Dare