Mike Heagney (Cycling)
Current Residence: Libertyville, IL
Degree: B.S. Exercise Science
College: Illinois State University
Certification:
Specificity: Road, Criteriums, Anything involving 2 wheels
Why do you coach?
To give back to the sport the experience and knowledge I have gained over the past 25 years.
Most memorable moment as a coach?
Bringing a new training philosophy or idea to an athlete…just this morning “I forgot how much those short efforts rock!”.
Personal Achievements:
USA Cycling Development Foundation contributor
IMBA Member
USCF Cat 1 since 1987
Highlights
3rd Masters National Criterium Championships, Louisville KY, 35-39 2008
1st Overall; Superweek International Cycling Classic 30+ 2007
1st Downers Grove National Criterium Championships Elite 1999
1st Downers Grove National Criterium Championships 30+ 2007
1st Elgin Five Bridges Road Race 30+ 2002
1st Illinois State USCF Road Race 30+ 2005
1st ABR National Criterium Championships 30+ 2008
1st ABR National Criterium Championships 30+ 2006
1st ABR 4-man TTT World Championships (PYOC/RRB Cat 1-2 1998 & 2002, 30+ 2000)
Most Recent
1st Evanston Criterium (part of Superweek) 30+ 2008
1st Fox River Grove Criterium Cat 1-2 2008
1st Monsters of the Midway 30+ 2008
3rd Monsters of the Midway Cat 1-2 2008
1st Vernon Hills Criterium 30+ 2008
1st Vernon Hills Criterium Cat 1-2 2007
1st Whitnall Park Road Race (part of Superweek) 30+ 2007
1st Kenosha Criterium 30+ 2007
1st Glencoe Criterium 30+ 2007
4th Glencoe Criterium Cat 1-2 2007
3rd Spring Prairie Road Race 30+ 2007
3rd Spring Prairie Road Race 30+ 2008
3rd Winfield Criterium Cat 1-2 2008
Over 75 career victories
Why do you work for Vision Quest Coaching?
There’s a vast bank of knowledge and a sense of community here. Personally I have had the opportunity to learn from some of the best…Vision Quest provides me a place to continue growing. With such a community at my disposal it’s an optimal outlet for sharing on the bike advice and feedback (tactics, reading races, position, clothing, paceline, etc.). A great place to share knowledge with the weekend warrior to the next rising star. In either case; the opportunity to help athletes reach their potential.
Favorite Pastime When Not Training or Coaching:
Listening to Music, many other sports, playing drums, travel, socializing and meeting new people
