Experience & Perspective
Cycling has been a constant thread in Thomas’ life for more than three decades—not as a career chosen early, but as a curiosity that never let go.
That curiosity began in bike shops in the mid-90s and expanded through years spent riding, wrenching, studying, teaching, and working alongside elite athletes, engineers, and researchers. Across professional team environments, university labs, product development groups, and classrooms, the singular focus remained consistent: understanding how riders move, how bicycles respond, and how small decisions compound over time. Red Eye Service Course is the culmination of these experiences, packaged to bring something unique to his home of Golden, Colorado.
Over the years, Thomas has worked with cyclists across the full spectrum—from those discovering the sport to athletes competing at the highest levels—while contributing to the design, testing, and education behind modern bicycles and components. That breadth of experience reinforced a simple truth: the best solutions are rarely loud or dramatic. They are precise, patient, and built on listening.
RedEye Service Course reflects that philosophy. It is a space shaped by decades of accumulated experience, where performance is approached thoughtfully, comfort and functional movement are treated as foundational rather than optional, and progress is measured over seasons, not sessions.
Cycling has a way of humbling those who stay with it long enough. It rewards curiosity, demands respect, and reminds us that the body is always part of the conversation. That understanding guides every decision here—with the goal of helping riders move better, ride longer, and stay connected to what drew them to the bike in the first place.
The following content represents a pursuit, not a finish line. Every experience, certification, or licensure identifies an attempt to expand perspective and escape dogma related to the relationship between rider and bike.
Education & Selected Professional Experience
BS Exercise Science & Nutrition - University of Missouri
Iron status, bone density, and elite endurance performance
MSc Biomechanics - Kinesiology - University of Georgia
Correlations of fore/aft cleat location and muscle recruitment strategies of cycling
PhD Biomechanics - Integrative Physiology - CU Boulder **
Physical barriers of cycling with a lower limb amputation
Bicycle Industry Experience
14 Years of Bicycle Retail
Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team - Lead Mechanic
Structured Cycling & Performance - Owner (Athens, GA)
Specialized Bicycles - Bike Fit Instructor | Biomechanist | Global Product Marketing Manager - Road
BMC Switzerland - Global Product Marketing Manager
CyclingNews & BikeRadar USA - Contributing Technical Editor
Trek Bicycles - Global Product Marketing Manager - Road, Gravel & Triathlon
Moots Cycles - Marketing Director
Certifications & Licensure
SFMA Level II - Functional Movement Systems
NCBTMB Bodywork License - Colorado
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association **
Corrective Exercise Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine **
Level 1 Practitioner - CHEK Institute
Level 2 Coach - USA Cycling **
Power Based Cycling Coach - USA Cycling **
Level 2 Coach - USA Triathlon **
Teaching Experience
University of Georgia
Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
Biomechanics Laboratory
Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
Columbia College
Anatomy & Physiology Lecture & Laboratory (Instructor of Record)
University of Colorado Boulder
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Gross Anatomy Laboratory
** Inactive membership / Incomplete program of study