Coach Lorri Lee Lown
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Capitola, California
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Road, mountain bike, cyclocross, gravel, track, paralympic track tandem, ultra endurance (road and mountain bike), touring, duathlon, running
I'm thrilled to offer one-on-one performance coaching through BaseCamp, a collective of world-class coaches under the leadership of Tim Cusick and Dr. Namrita Brooke. BaseCamp offers best-in-class coaching practices, athlete education, structured winter group base training, and some of the best coaching education and mentoring opportunities in the business.
I work with my athletes to set goals, plan their seasons, and design a custom, data-driven training plan built around each athlete's goals, history, availability, and limitations. My support will help you stay consistent, build confidence, and reach real performance gains. I take a holistic approach to coaching, knowing that there's more to success than just on-the-bike training; I will help you learn about nutrition, strength and mobility training, sports psychology, and the logistical aspects of your event preparation. And we'll do this while making it all fit into your busy schedule, commitments as a parent, and flourishing career.
I utilize Training Peaks to deliver workouts and analytics based on power, heart rate, and perceived exertion. I meet with my clients over video every other week to discuss progress, planning, successes, and obstacles. I'm there with you every step of the way as you build fitness and take on your next bike tour, gravel race, duathlon, or criterium. And I do this as an athlete and coach who's been there and done that. I've stood on podiums. One of my most prized possessions is a lantern rouge. I've toured around the U.S. and the world. I've ridden centuries and doubles and raced ultra-endurance. And I've enjoyed the sport of cycling for almost 30 years. I bring all of that to the table as a coach.
Qualifications:
USA Cycling Level 1 Coach
RRCA Level 1 Running Coach
League of American Bicyclists LCI (League Certified Instructor)
SICI Serotta Certified Bike Fitter
RETUL Level 1 Bike Fit Technician
SBCU Body Geometry Level 1 Bike Fitter
F.I.S.T. Certified Bike Fitter (road and triathlon)
Bike Fit Certified Bike Fitter (shoe/pedal interface)
United Bicycle Institute Certified Bicycle Technician
Events I've participated in:
Rebecca’s Private Idaho
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
Cascade Gravel Grinder
Croatan Buck Fifty (podium)
Dirty Kitten Gravel (1st place)
Old Growth Classic (podium)
Sea Otter Classic Gravel (podium)
Grasshopper Adventure Series (the original mixed-terrain events in norcal)
Sea Otter Classic road race, circuit race, cross country mountain bike race, gran fondo
Local and state road racing, criterium racing, time trial racing (individual and team), cross country mountain bike racing, cyclocross racing and track racing (including series wins)
The Death Ride - Tour of the California Alps (11 times and coached 12 annual Death Ride camps)
USA Cycling National Championships (cyclocross and cross country mountain bike)
USA Paralympic National Championships (track tandem/blind and visually impaired)
8 and 24-hour mountain bike races
Furnace Creek 508
Silver State 508
Hoodoo 500
Self-supported and guided tours and bike-packing ranging from 2 days to 4 weeks throughout the US and internationally (New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Italy, France)
Running races ranging from 5K to half marathon (including podiums in all distances and age group wins in 10K and half marathon)
Duathlons in various distances (including age group wins)
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Athlete Testimonials
My #1 goal for hiring a coach was getting me thru RPI! I felt that my physical, mental, and nutritional aspects were all addressed and executed upon which put my in the best possible position to complete the race. Lorri made herself extra available to me race week so she could answer a number of last minute questions that came up. I am proud to call her may coach and my friend!! - Kathy P.
Lorri is an amazing coach! I’ve been road cycling for 25 years, but I just started structured training and racing last year at the age of 52. I started working with Lorri almost a year ago, and it has been a complete game changer for me. She has taught me so much about training and competing, and I have really seen the growth and development over the last year. Most importantly, she has helped me with the mental side of competing - my anxiety, my lack of belief in myself, etc. I truly never thought I would be at this level at this stage of my life, and couldn’t have gotten here without her. Plus, she’s a really fun, badass person! I can't wait to see where we go next. - Kathy J.
Lorri is an awesome coach! I appreciate her cyclopedic knowledge and her willingness to teach. She sends outside resources to support my goals. She is especially understanding and knowledgeable of training setbacks, health related issues that come with the older cyclist! I'm very grateful to work with someone of Lorri's calibre! - Gayl L.
Lorri's done an outstanding job. Enjoy her feedback and dynamic nature. Works very well with how I look and think of things. - Nathan T.
Lorri has been a great coach. I am seeing huge improvements since moving to private coaching. - Colton F.
Lorri has been excellent. She has been very collaborative, hands on, and understanding. I enjoy working with her. - Dwight G.
Recent Athlete Achievements
Marta Medcalf finished 1st in her age group at the 2025 Why-Not-Chee event
Kathy Peters finished 3rd overall woman at the 2025 Mid-State Gravel Grinder long course
Colton Fetters finished 1st overall at the 2025 Why-Not-Chee event
Kathy Jennings finished 1st in her age group and 2nd woman overall at the 2025 Highlands Gran Fondo Medio route