Training Tips by R Concepts, Inc.

Founded by Ray Mercado, R concepts, Inc. specializes in all aspect of cycling training. Whether you are a complete novice looking to get into the sport or a seasoned Competitor looking to increase performance, R Concepts, Inc. can assist you.

Services provided

· Beginner & intermediate Cycling Camps.
· Fee based coaching for elite Athletes.
· Professional Bike fittings.
· Bike Maintenance Classes.
· Bike Builds
· Bike Maintenance and Repair.

For more information, please contact Ray at rconceptsinc@hotmail.com

About Ray Mercado

Mountain biking has been part of my life since 1991.  It all started my first year of college when I went for what was supposed to be an “easy” ride w/ a few members of the Penn State Mountain Biking Team.  Little did I know that we were going to ride some of the most technical singletrack that I had ever seen.  Despite bonking, flatting, and dehydrating, I was still curiously interested in this sport that had just punished me.  Still recovering a few weeks later, I decided to go shopping for a new bike and helmet.  I was now hooked on mountain biking. 

The next year, I transferred to Towson State University.  I was happy to find many challenging local trail systems, but disappointed to learn that the University did not have a team.  Later that year I founded and started the TSU Mountain Biking Club.  This led to my introduction to mountain bike racing since we were a University funded club.  I raced for Towson State for three years until I graduated.  Afterwards, I coached the club and kept on racing.  In 1998, I submitted my racing resume to DEAN Bicycles, and to my surprise, I had been accepted on their grass-roots racing team.  I have been racing for them ever since and I hope to have a few more years left in my legs before I concede to the younger competition.  

Mountain biking plays such an important role in my life today.  I have always made time for the sport and I am certain it will be in my future.  I see the positive effects it has on me as well as others.  I am here to share my knowledge and experiences of mountain biking.  I thank you for this opportunity and I look forward to the time we are going to spend together.