Introducing The Orange Seal Academy

In 2023, Orange Seal plans to increase its presence at events and races to support the cycling culture and athletes that make the community so outstanding. Orange Seal s unwavering commitment to racing and development continues with the announcement of the new Orange Seal Academy.

We are very stoked to begin a new chapter at Orange Seal – Orange Seal Academy. This grew out of a mindset and passion of Dennis (Performance Director) and I giving athletes the tools and training they need to be successful and have fun with it! By taking todays technology and coupling that with great athletes we will develop the next generation of athletes, on and off the bike. Let s goooo!- John Vargus (Academy Director)

The Orange Seal Academy is the product of years spent studying athlete development and fine-tuning a process that will best benefit athletes at every level. John Vargus and Dennis van Winden designed the Academy to support and empower racers navigating the world of professional cycling.

The Mission of the Orange Seal Academy in 2023 is to invest in and support racers as they grow and find their way in their respective cycling disciplines. This is achieved by offering detailed training, nutrition, and recovery plans specific to the individual goals of the athlete. These tailored programs help build critical physical and mental skills to be used on and off the bike and solidify habits that will accelerate and benefit their cycling careers.

Training on the bike will include comprehensive physical testing and custom training plans provided by Dennis van Winden (Performance Director) and TrainingPeaks to meet the fitness requirements specific to each athlete s goals. Building this mental and physical strength through routines will translate into measurable success on the bike. Each athlete will receive a detailed health strategy for fine-tuning their nutrition and recovery through diet, weight training, and stretching as well as practices to help fortify mental resilience on and off the bike. The Academy will also focus on helping each athlete develop their social media presence to build a brand identity in a way that will open doors for future marketing opportunities and recognition from factory race teams.

Orange Seal recognizes the importance of tailored training and that these are athletes with goals and ever-changing lives. Taking this into account, each program will be formulated around the athletes’ daily lives to maximize efficiency and build fitness sustainably.

The Orange Seal Academy offers structured, consistent training and expert guidance for athletes of all backgrounds to achieve their goals.