Michael Ceely is a high performance coach. He works with entrepreneurs, executives and athletes. His background in athletics and psychology is the foundation upon which he helps high performers achieve their full potential.
Michael is a former elite-level (Cat. 1) cyclist. He holds two state titles and twice went to the Olympic Trials. Michael believes in the original spirit of competition from its Latin root competere, meaning “to strive together.” Check out his videos here on RU-vid, follow him on Instagram, or tune in to his podcast, available on all major platforms.
Great interview, Andy was the master of spinning uphills, long before Lance made it popular. A great inspiration and lovely guy. Thanks for producing this interview ❤
I enjoyed the video and I really appreciated how encouraging Justin was towards other cyclists, especially those who are entering the sport. I really liked his comment that cycling is for everyone, and his advice to just go out and enjoy it!
Wonderful Interview Michael. Michael King and I go so far back (to Wisconsin!!), it feels like a previous life. Good stuff. Michael King is GOOD PEOPLE!!
Maybe! But more likely it's because there is no recent American Tour champ or world champ, someone like LeMond or Armstrong to spark the sponsors' interests. Other theories?
All pro sports should be treated like something that is temporary and there will need to another career/life after sport. Bungo did a great job, he went on to a helicopter pilot.
Thanks Mike and Mike for this podcast. Mike King - yes, I'm sure what you shared about your own struggles, as well as your successes, will be helpful for a lot of people out here. I hope this podcast gets a lot of exposure. May God bless you both.
I rode 120miles around east Maui. All hills in 9hrs. Someone told my Andy Hampsten does same loop in 7hrs. I said he probably don’t even break a sweat either. LoL
When I saw him ride Alpe Dhuez in 1992 i also thought he was in s trance. He was incredible that day. I was afraid that this child coming at him during the climb would make him fall or break his concentration but luckily it didn't.
Great interview, too bad there wasn't enough time for more, I'm sure there is plenty more to hear from him, being teamates with LeMond and Hinault was a high for sure in my mind. The Banesto era would be interesting to hear also. I hope he does well with his bike brand.
I hope you can make a part 3 and dive into the banesto part of his career. Always wondered why he switched teams in the end of his cycling career and also why he called it the dark era in banesto if I remember correctly.
Great interview. I’ve always been a big Andy fan. Back when I was an idiot junior I had the dumb idea to find Andy’s phone number and called him up to ask his advice. He was so gracious in chatting with me for a few minutes.
In the mid to late 80's, I did several races where Matush was there. These were races in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. I raced Junior 14-15 when he was Junior 16-17. His race was usually after mine, so I stuck around and watched. He was one of the 7-11 juniors. They were so fast. Tom was physically more mature for his age than most others. He was so powerful. I raced with Hincapie(who was also very big for a 15 year old) and Julich when they were Juniors and I couldn't say who was stronger of the 3 of them. Truth is, I hated being in a race with these guys because I knew at some point, I would be dropped. I've always remembered his name and that's how I found this video. Thank you Tom Matush for your work and contributions in this sport.
During the 79 Red Zinger Andy hitched a ride with me from Boulder to Colorado Springs. He impressed me so much as a junior with his centered positive view, I started to follow his career. In 1994 during the World MTB Championship in Vail, Davis Phinney and Bob Roll regaled us with stories from their days in the peloton. Roll’s description of his role in the Gavia was hysterical.
I went back to France for the Tour in 92, it was a very hard start at San Sébastien & straight up into the Pyrenees. Rain, cold start, there were quite a few cold days, I lasted to the Alpe'dHuez stage, day before into Sestriaes was brutal, It was a terribly Hot day , I made it to St Jean Maureen started Croix de Fer, I looked behind me and it was so hot I could see my wheel tracks as the pavement was gone soft from the heat, I was caught early by the pros, & my morale melted on the side of the road. I slept in a cardboard box on a loading dock the night before, Lemond dropped outta the race that day in St Jean Maureen I went about 6 miles further. I could hear cheers of Andy's win then people w/ Radios confirmed" le petite lapin " est chappio- Wow !!! An American, that's one of my guys- 30plus years later Congratulations Andy!!! Hope to meet you someday!!! To me he was the silent hammer... like he says, shy, quiet, humble polite... glad I pedaled as much of that melted pavement as I could 😅
His comments of Bernard Hinault are opposite to what we as American cyclists were to perceive him. Hinault is a fan of cyclists fulfilling thier dreams... when Andy talks of Hinault being so supportive & the word that comes to mind is Magnanimous, Enthusiastic about a kid making it happen. My own personal experience was I went to see the Tour de France in 1991, I wanted to ride the stages ( I rode 2 or 3 stages in 1990) just ahead of the race. I rolled out early the first stages, I wore RENAULT Jersey & I d see Hinault, Poulidor & Director Jean Marie Le Blanc, at the Start of the first few stages, then the Red car would pass me near the end of the stages, they had a stage finish in Argentan & the Gendarmerie told me "The Director would like to speak w/ you..." so I went w/ them to the VIP Village & no other than the Badger himself came running up to me all excited asking "You going into the Mountains " and I seriously doubtful it was humanly possible... but Hinault was insistent "You can do it !!! Your a really good rider, I seen you ride " I was amazed, just talked my Cycling Hero, so I said" Uh, yeah sure.... " it all unfolded I went thru the Pyrenees then thru the Alpes, I squeaked by to the finish at Alpe'dHuez maybe 15 minutes ahead of Bugno that day, I crossed the line & took a quick right & in a secluded area Bernard Hinault was sitting by himself at a small table under an umbrella & We just started laughing 😂😅, he speaks excellent Spanish, my mom was from Mexico " Hola Amigo " Como estas " he gave me a bottle of Evian I chugged it , he laughed, "I remember drinking water like that" I was an amateur Cat 3 from California. ...he was happy to see Dreams fulfilled for just another cyclist... Later that afternoon Gianni Bugno gave me his number plate off his bike #51, I made to Paris, Merci Bernard Hinault !!! Andy was one of my Heroes too !!! We share the greatest Sport ever !!! Great interview, you always hear the bad relationship / rivalry of Le Mond - Hinault, Andy sets the real Hinault, I experienced the light, the support the enthusiasm of the Badgers love of Cycling & Riders chasing the Rainbow
I grew up with this guy, Tyler. I was not close to him by any means, but I do remember him always being athletic and a leader in sports. keep doing what you're doing! He knows his stuff!
The first question that comes to mind is how he managed to continue knowing the sport at the time was completely rotten, and only got worse up until, and beyond his last year in Europe in 1995. That aside, if you do return to the '88 Giro, perhaps ask about the day Zimmerman attacked, from memory after the mountain TT. Zimmerman eventually recouped 3 minutes, but at one point was well over 5 mins ahead, with the 7-Eleven team scattered in different groups whereby Andy had a choice to make that eventually saved the day.
Wow, just wow. Thanks so much for this Mike! We've all known about the legend of that Gavia day for 30+ years, but to hear Andy walk through it is a very special gift. What a hero. ❤🙌🏼✌🏼
You guys can't be talkin' about how Madison Wisconsin has the very best bike riding in the universe! It is a well known unwritten rule that those of us in the know must abide by. Other than that, great show guys!
Another great video. Wonderful topic and great advice. Amazed by the content production and quality. It keeps getting better and better. Hope it is proving successful.
wow really great stuff with BJA and MC right there! I loved the advise for parents especially and wish some of these messages could be and should be passed along perhaps at beginning of the year/season parent meeting. So many young athletes feel way too much pressure and anxiety from the overbearing parents. I know, because I admit I made some of those same mistakes with my own young athlete. Wish I knew then what I know now! Great stuff guys, keep up the good work.
Thanks Tom! I appreciate you sharing. Coaches can help parents encourage young athletes in a healthy way. A lot of education is needed out there. It ain't easy being a parent!
