Cycling 101

Cycling-101 Inc. is founded and operated by Ryan Draper, a bike industry expert, coach, fitter, and endurance professional. Ryan began his athletic career in 1990, participating in various sports before focusing on cycling. In 1999, he achieved a top 10 finish at the World Solo Championships of 24-hour racing in Canmore, Alberta, at age 19, leading him to concentrate on endurance mountain bike racing. Over two decades, he competed in 28 solo 24-hour races, winning 10, and completed challenging stage races like TransRockies, Cape Epic, BC Bike Race, and more.

Ryan started coaching at 17, driven by a desire for personalized training. He became general manager and later a partner at a Canmore bike shop in 2002, launched an indoor spin studio, and began coaching local athletes. In 2003, he earned level 1 and 2 bike fitting certifications and has since conducted over 4000 bike fits, developing a unique on-trail mountain bike fit system.

After 17 years in retail, Ryan founded Cycling-101 Inc., focusing on post-sales cycling experiences, including coaching, instruction, bike fitting, and guiding. Since 2002, he has coached over 500 athletes across various cycling disciplines, from beginners to experts, aged 8 to 80.

Ryan has collaborated with major brands like Pearl Izumi, Trek, and WHOOP, providing feedback to enhance cycling products. He continues to race internationally, supporting clients and athletes in achieving their goals.

Ryan holds numerous certifications, including Safe Sport, NASM Heart Rate Variability, Primal Endurance Mastery, NCCP Certified Cycling Coach, Level 2 Bike Fitter, PMBI Certified Mountain Bike Instructor and Guide, Red Cross Wilderness 40HR First Aid, Hunter Allen Certified Power-based Training Coach, and Training Peaks Certified.