Michael has a professional bike fitting certification from the Serotta International Cycling Institute. He brings his passion for getting the most out of training and racing by ensuring the body and machine are fit properly to increase efficiency, power and comfort.

Michael grew up playing soccer and played at the collegiate level where he earned All-Conference and 2X Team MVP honors before turning his focus to cycling and running. His primary cycling disciplines were road and cyclocross in addition to endurance events.

He is an Ironman (2X) and has raced over 35 marathon and ultra-running events including Boston (2X), New York, and Chicago.

Michael is a Level 2 USA Cycling certified coach and has been coaching athletes at the junior and elite levels as well as age-groupers for the past 15 years. He launched Metta Endurance in 2022 with former Pro Triathlete Holly Benner.