Dedicated experts with a proven record of success.

 
 

Tam

Tam loves living in Colorado after being born and raised in Sydney, Australia. Originally she was attracted to the winter seasons in these mountains as a ski instructor and coach. She has embraced the warmer seasons in the mountains and began competing as an Xterra triathlete in 2009.

In 2010, Tam was the overall National and World Xterra Female Amateur Champion. As a Pro Mountain Bike racer, she has had various podium finishes in 12-hour solo races, endurance mountain bike races and team races. Tam works as a Personal Trainer at the Athletic Club at the Westin. Assisting people progress and get stronger, both mentally and physically, is her passion. She is well recognized within the fitness community and by clients across the Vail Valley as a dedicated professional who provides individual attention.

Tam uses her experience and knowledge in her role as Head Coach of  The Cycle Effect, which is a non-profit organization that provides brighter futures to young women through Mountain Biking. Creating strong bonds with each athlete, as they grow in physical, mental and emotional directions, is incredibly rewarding to her.

  • Australian College of Physical Education – BA

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer

  • USA Triathlon Coach

  • USA Cycling and MTB Coach      

  • APSI Full Certification Ski Instructor

 

Brett

Brett and his wife, Tam, have lived in the Vail Valley since 2005. He has spent over 10 years coaching young athletes and working as a fitness professional. As a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling Coach, and USA Triathlon Coach, Brett realized his passion for helping young people see the benefits that athletics and mentoring can have in their life. His experience as the Cycling Director at the Athletic Club at the Westin and as the Head Women’s Coach at Ski Club Vail has given him the skills needed to turn the dream of The Cycle Effect into a reality.

Brett grew up in Central New York and graduated from Hobart College with a degree in Architectural Design and Primary Education. He loves to recreationally race mountain bikes and be outside with Tam and their dog, Zeke.

  • USA Cycling Elite Level 1 Coach                       

  • PSIA Level 3 Full Certification           

  • CSCF Elite International Coach                    

  • USA Triathlon Coach                  

  • ACE Personal Trainer                      

  • Founder and Executive Director of The Cycle Effect

 

Zeke

By far the best looking and most well-known member of the team, Zeke has most likely watched more races and events than any other living creature. Although he may not show it 100% of the time because he is sleeping, he often talks about how impressed he was with everyone’s efforts afterwards.

  • Licensed sleeper

  • Professional training partner

  • Loves to make sure his pack is all together