Matt is an instructor at Velo Collective. He holds a Masters of Science degree in Clinical and Exercise Physiology, he was a former Professional Triathlete and Elite Swimmer, and is a Contributing Editor to Inside Triathlon Magazine. He is the owner and operator of PurplePatch Fitness and is a Coach and Fitness Consultant to professional athletes and recreational athletes alike. He brings his experience as a professional triathlete, his perspective as a seasoned coach and his expertise as a scientific professional to the collective. A former elite swimmer, who made appearances in the finals of the Olympic Swimming Trials in 1992 and 1996, Matt started competing in triathlon in 2002 and quickly turned professional that year after wins at the Los Angeles Triathlon and the Malibu Triathlon. As a pro triathlete he has had success at the local, national and international level including an overall win at the Half Vineman Triathlon in Santa Rosa, CA and a top 10 finish at Ironman Couer d’Alene. An experienced coach who has worked with a wide range of athletes including top amateur and professional triathletes, Matt sees science as the foundation for optimal performance at any level. He holds an MSc in Exercise and Clinical Physiology and a BS in Health Promotion and Exercise Science giving him a firm understanding of the most effective training philosophies and programs. Matt’s enthusiasm for the sport and his ability to explain scientific principles in an accessible way make him an invaluable resource for Velo Collective.

Matt began racing bikes and triathlons as a graduate student at University of California, Santa Barbara. After obtaining his Ph.D. in Biochemistry, he moved to San Francisco and was looking for a training group and get back to racing. Matt found what he was looking for when he met Matt Dixon. When not teaching Velo in San Francisco, Matthew is a research fellow at the Gladstone Institutes at the University of California - San Francisco. His current research involves studying the molecular pathways of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and aging, and when not working, he can be found at many local cycling, running and triathlon races.

Chris is a recovering Triathlete, and current Cat 2 road racer. Chris received his B.A. from Northwestern University in English. At N.U., Chris was a member of the men's varsity swim team, competing in middle distance freestyle events and his competitive mantra is stolen from his then coach, Bob Groseth, "I don't care if he did win a Gold medal, put your balls on the block and race him." After moving to the Bay area, Chris has been employed in a variety of industries and currently serves as a product manager in a Financial Services software company. When Chris isn't riding his bike, he enjoys mentoring other cyclists, cooking, reading, and napping.

Sara recieved her B.S. in Biopsychology at UC Santa Barbara and is currently in the Doctoral program in Physical Therapy at UCSF and SFSU. She hopes to practice physical therapy in the future treating endurance athletes. Sara competed in triathlons at the collegiate level in Santa Barbara and is now enjoying the beautiful roads of the bay area. In addition to cycling, Sara's other interests involve running, anything involving the ocean, traveling, cooking, hiking, coffee and Giants baseball.

As an undergrad at UC Davis, Danielle was introduced and developed a passion for cycling. During her 4 years on UC Davis Cycling team, she raced on the road and spent 2 summers racing the track. Her love of the bike and addiction to adventure travel led to several multi-week self supported trips through Europe. In 2005, after a few too many years off the bike and too many hours at the desk, Danielle decided to mix things up and train for a triathlon. And as they say the rest is history! Danielle has a BS in Community Health from the University of California, Davis and a Nursing degree from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland. She currently works at UC San Francisco as a Registered Nurse specializing in oncology research . When not cycling, running or swimming, Danielle can be found playing with her dog, Pulgas, at the beach or sitting in a coffee shop planning her next adventure abroad!

Meredith is someone who strives to acquire proficiency in more than just one field while living her philosophy of BALANCE in life. Meredith grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she was a 4-sport athlete and was inducted into her high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Meredith went on to receive a Division I athletic scholarship at Syracuse University where she participated in field hockey and track. After graduation, she used her graduation money to purchase her first triathlon bike and entered in a full Ironman 2 weeks later. From that moment on, she caught the spirit of Ironman competition and hasn’t looked back. Since that first Ironman in 2000, Meredith has competed in over 20 full Ironman races all over the United States. She was undefeated in her 2009 season having been the 1st place amateur woman in every race while breaking several course records. She works full-time at RBC Capital Markets in San Francisco and maintains a rigorous daily training schedule as a professional Ironman triathlete.

Meredith takes pride in being the best wife, daughter, sister, friend and mentor that she can possibly be everyday. Her family, friends and coach (Matt Dixon MSc) are paramount in her life and their support helps fuel her energies to compete at such an elite level. Whether she is competing in an Ironman, planning parties for others, teaching, at work, or hanging out with friends, Meredith feels fortunate to be around people who have a zest for life.

Garth joins Velo Collective after coaching group cycling classes first in Davis and most recently at a prominent fitness club here in San Francisco. A native Californian, Garth grew-up in Vallejo where he was a successful age-group and high school swimmer. Upon leaving California for Cambridge, MA, Garth continued his aquatic athletic theme as a member of the Harvard Crew Team, on which he rowed for four years. In his spare time he studied for his degree in English and American Literature and Language. In his quest for increasingly inclement winter-weather, Garth continued rowing at Oxford University, where he was a member of the "Blue Boat" in Oxford's annual race against Cambridge. Garth returned to California to attend law school at the University of California, Davis. It was there that he first took up cycling and triathlon. Garth has competed in numerous Half-Ironman distance races, with top-10 age-group finishes at Wildflower and Half-Vineman. He has also competed in two Ironmans -- the inaugural Ironman California and Ironman Canada -- where his sole distinction is having made it onto the television broadcast in each race for being immediately ahead of the eventual winner upon exiting the water. Garth moved to the Bay Area three years ago, and now focuses largely on training and racing for cycling. When not training he works as an intellectual property and commercial litigator here in San Francisco, and spends his time with his wife, two boys aged 6 and 3, and two recently-rescued pit bulls.

Alison is an professional cyclist on Team TIBCO and also is a member of the US National Team. Alison graduated from Abilene Christian University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Nutrition, and played NCAA tennis in college. For the last two years, she worked as an exercise physiologist and is a USAC Level 2 certified coach, but is now focusing on competing as a professional cyclist full time. When not on the bike and spinning around Marin, Alison loves to return to Redding to her parents' cattle ranch and get back to her cowgirl roots.

Tyler grew up in Connecticut competing in a variety of sports from track to equestrian. In 2003 she did her first triathlon as a dare and has never looked back. Since then, her accomplishments include back-to-back Overall Female Amateur titles at the 2005 and 2006 Ironman World Championships in Kona, breaking the course record each year. In addition to her triathlon training, she and her husband, Johnny, own and operate a dog grooming business in San Francisco called WAGS.

Nick Tuttle is a instructor at Velo Collective. Nick comes from a run/triathlon background and competed in intercollegiate athletics at the University of Nebraska as an undergraduate. He also holds a Masters Degree from San Jose State University. In addition to instructing for Velo Collective, PacWest Athletics and Tri California, Nick is a college counselor and professional race announcer. Nick is an avid triathlete, runner and cyclist who enjoys spending time with his friends and wife in his free time.