Pivotal provides bespoke coaching for elite offroad cyclists, offering personalized training and mentorship to achieve peak performance in competitive mountain biking and cyclocross.

Pivotal Coaching is dedicated to guiding and cultivating elite offroad cyclists through bespoke, high-caliber training programs. Our mission revolves around harnessing the principles of focus, flow, and dedicated intention in every aspect of our coaching. With Chris Baddick’s wealth of experience in World Cup level mountain biking and a profound understanding of athletic physiology, we commit to tailoring our training to the individual needs and aspirations of each athlete. Our goal is to nurture and refine the talents of our limited number of riders, ensuring unparalleled quality in our coaching and an unwavering dedication to their success.

Who is Chris Baddick?

Chris Baddick is an accomplished professional mountain biker and coach. His career in mountain biking spanned World Cup style XC racing and domestic marathon racing in the United States. Chris has got on the podium at UCI level C2 races, and finished on the podium overall in the USA Cycling ProXCT series. As an athlete, Chris was known for loving the technical, challenging courses where the thought process and skill set is as valuable as the power data.

As a coach, Baddick specializes in off-road disciplines such as mountain biking, cyclocross, and gravel racing. Based in Colorado, he brings a unique blend of practical racing experience and academic knowledge in physiology to his coaching practice. Baddick's approach is characterized by personalized training programs that address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of competitive cycling.