TRAIN AND RACE LIKE A PRO

We cater to cyclists of all skill levels, ranging from beginners to professional athletes across various cycling disciplines, aiming to enhance their riding experience and leverage professional coaching methods for optimal performance.

We strongly advise using a power meter to maximize the benefits of your subscription. Monitoring your progress effectively relies on reliable data capture devices like a heart rate monitor or power meter. Additionally, access to a PC or laptop is necessary for downloading supported training applications and participating in virtual coach meetings via Zoom, our designated platform. If you lack any of these resources, please reach out to us for assistance.

We offer assistance in setting up your account and syncing your data, which is a straightforward process. With our coaching options, you receive complimentary premium memberships to TrainingPeaks or Pillar as long as you remain a paid member of our coaching services. It's important to note that if you choose to end your subscription with us, you will lose access to the premium benefits of your preferred training portal. You will then be responsible for any subscription fees associated with maintaining a premium plan directly with the software providers. However, you will still have individual access to your account, as your username and password are managed by you. We do not retain any of your data or personal details once your subscription with us is canceled.

Your training calendar, fitness assessment, and ongoing workouts will be accessible through either the Pillar or TrainingPeaks platforms, depending on your subscription. This gives athletes the ability to plan and review upcoming workouts accurately and easily, share notes with their coach, and communicate directly with their coach within the application, based on their subscription options. For Basic plan members, coaching communication will be automated through Pillar. If you prefer personalized communication, we recommend considering the 1-1 coaching option.

1-1 coaching clients receive personalized coaching consultation via their preferred communication channel to address a wide range of cycling-related topics. These topics include basic nutrition advice, considerations for bike fitment, addressing common riding discomfort concerns, improving group riding skills and etiquette, discussing racing strategies, and preparing for events or race days. Additionally, we can refer athletes to professional nutrition support services and provide guidance on bike fitment options based on their location. These services are included as part of the subscription option for 1-1 coaching clients.

1-1 coaching offers numerous benefits and a structured approach to training that many of our first-time athletes appreciate. Here are some examples: Personalized Training Plans: Receive customized training plans tailored to your goals, fitness level, and schedule. This ensures you have an effective and efficient training regimen designed specifically for your needs, reducing the risk of overtraining or injuries from self-directed training. Expert Guidance: Access the expertise and knowledge of your coach, who is a former international professional cyclist. Benefit from valuable insights, tips, and advice on riding technique, nutrition, recovery, performance optimization, and any other questions you may have. Accountability and Motivation: Regular check-ins, progress tracking, and feedback from your coach keep you accountable and motivated. Having someone support and monitor your progress can be a powerful motivator to stay consistent and committed to training, especially during challenging times. Flexibility: Our coaching options offer flexibility in training schedules and locations. You can access your training plans and coaching support from anywhere, allowing you to fit workouts around your work and travel schedules. Access to Resources: Subscribers gain access to a variety of resources such as educational materials and data analysis tools. These resources enhance your understanding of training principles, help you make informed decisions about training strategies, and deepen your knowledge of how your body responds to training stress.

Typical power gains can vary widely based on factors such as the athlete's initial fitness level, training history, commitment to the program, and adherence to the coach's guidance. However, research and anecdotal evidence indicate that athletes working with a knowledgeable coach often experience significant enhancements in cycling power and performance compared to self-coached individuals. On average, athletes can see improvements of approximately 12% across various energy systems. However, it's important to note that numerical gains are just one aspect of improvement. Coaching also focuses on refining cycling technique, enhancing pedal stroke efficiency, improving bike handling skills, and optimizing aerodynamics. These adjustments result in more efficient power transfer and reduced energy loss, leading to overall performance enhancement.

Absolutely, if you have the necessary equipment for indoor sessions such as a smart trainer (and optionally, a Zwift account), we can seamlessly transfer all planned workouts from your coaching application (TrainingPeaks or Pillar) to simulate indoor interval sessions. For outdoor riding, the planned workouts can be transferred to your preferred bike computer head unit (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.), granting you access to the workout session and instructions. However, we highly recommend using an indoor smart trainer for very specific interval work, especially if there are multiple interval sets involved. This recommendation is based on considerations of road safety and traffic, ensuring your safety and prioritizing your confidence in your bike and equipment to execute tasks like sprint intervals safely in an outdoor setting. Your safety on the road should always be the primary concern before simulating any intervals outdoors.

Our athlete assessment services provide valuable expertise and knowledge to guide you through your training journey right from the start. We conduct an athlete assessment to gather insights into your cycling experience and analyze your historical training data. This assessment helps us determine key metrics and calculate your cycling profile or rider phenotype using software like WK05. A rider's phenotype encompasses observable characteristics influenced by genetics and environmental factors, impacting performance, strengths, weaknesses, and preferred cycling disciplines. These insights enable us to offer valuable advice on technique, nutrition, recovery, and performance optimization. To perform the assessment, we need a minimum of 3 months' training history/data from any cycling recording application like Strava, Wahoo/ELEMNT, or Garmin. The more comprehensive your training history, the deeper insights we can provide. Additionally, syncing this data with TrainingPeaks makes the process seamless and enhances the quality of our analysis. The primary benefits of undergoing an assessment include: Direction Confirmation: Gain clarity on the effectiveness of your training efforts and understand the potential for improvement. Determine how much stronger you can become and ensure you're on the right path towards your goals. Training Effectiveness: Assess the effectiveness of your training regimen and track your fitness trajectory. Understand if you're stimulating the correct energy systems based on your riding goals, ensuring optimal progress and performance. Strengths and Weaknesses Identification: Identify your strengths and weaknesses to tailor your training focus. Determine areas of excellence and areas that require more attention to achieve a well-rounded skill set and enhanced performance.

Our subscription terms are month-to-month, based on a 4-week cycle, and billed at the start of each cycle. You have the flexibility to cancel at any time before the next billing cycle begins, without being locked into a long-term contract. We require a commitment to one billing month at a time. For athletes choosing our 1-1 coaching option and opting to pay upfront for a 12-week cycle, we offer member discounts. If you decide to cancel after 2 billing cycles, we will refund the remaining billing cycles as long as you inform us in writing that you no longer require coaching. This ensures that you have the freedom to adjust your subscription as needed.