Michael King was top cyclist during what many call the Golden Age of American cycling, the 1980s and 1990s.
Michael raced against the likes of Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and rubbed shoulders (literally) with every elite cyclist of that time period.

Winning over 150 races in his career, Michael rode for the Turin team out of Chicago, competing in iconic American races such as the Coors Classic in Colorado and SuperWeek in Wisconsin.

After his cycling career, Michael became a top salesman in the bicycle industry working for companies like Pearl Izumi, Cliff Bar, and Bridgestone. During this time, Michael was diagnosed as bipolar. What followed was a difficult time, including mental health challenges, substance abuse problems, and finally, recovery.

Today Michael King is happy, grateful and thriving. His journey serves as an example for all of us… an example of determination, resilience and hope.

Topics Covered on the Podcast: American cycling history, sport psychology, racing strategy, mental health, substance abuse recovery.

Iconic Cyclists Mentioned on the Podcast: Gary Doering, Larry Doering, Danny Van Haute, Gus Pipenhagen, Jack Simes, Mike Neel, George Mount, Jonathan Boyer, Morten Sæther, Gary Mulder, Davis Phinney, Tom Schuler, Andy Hampsten, Gerry Fornes, Bob Mionske, Tim Swift, Alan McCormack, Jeff Pierce, Mark Whitehead

Turin Bicycles in Chicago: https://www.turinbicycle.com

Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD): https://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Mental Health Resources:
https://988lifeline.org
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d5uernDlQ5I

Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.