Cyclist woman and child on a forest trail.

Hi, I'm Alex Leaf!

I'm a middle aged, born and raised native San Diegan with a husband, two kids, and two pups. 


I began my coaching career as a personal trainer in 2016 and quickly moved into becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Exercise Recovery Specialist in 2018. Following that I started my cycling journey in 2021 and haven't looked back since. I started competitive racing right away and realized this sport was my calling. Fast Forward, and I have completed USA Cycling Coach Certifications and Training Peaks University Courses. 

 Outside of coaching my own athletes, I volunteer coach junior athletes and have a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all those around me.

I truly believe in balanced plans, human connection, and progress over podiums.

 

My certifications include:

  • USA Cycling Certified Coach-Level 3 
  • Training Peaks University- Level 1 Accreditation
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
  • ISSA Certified Exercise Recovery Specialist 
  • ISSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach


Cycling race winners on podium with a mountain bike.

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

My athletic achievements include:

  • INBA Bikini Novice-3rd (2016)
  • INBA Bikini Novice-5th (2016)
  • Gravel and Whine/Piccolo-1st (2023)
  • Quick N Dirty/Summer Series Sport-2nd (2023)
  • Quick N Dirty/Dirty Thirty Expert-2nd (2023)
  • Tour De Big Bear/Dirty Bear Gravel-1st (2024)
  • Boulevard Road Race/Cat 4-1st (2025)
  • Quick N Dirty/Summer Series Drop Bar Champ-1st (2025)
  • Gravel and Wine/Magnum-4th (2026)
  • Quick N Dirty/Sagebrush Safari Short Course-1st (2026)
  • Quick N Dirty/Summer Series Expert-1st/2nd (2026)