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VDB Cycling brings elite-level coaching to dedicated cyclists AROUND THE GLOBE. Personalized training plans, expert racING insight, and a coach who has competed at the very top of the sport — all focused on helping you ride faster, smarter, and further.
VDB Cycling brings elite-level coaching to dedicated cyclists AROUND THE GLOBE. Personalized training plans, expert racING insight, and a coach who has competed at the very top of the sport — all focused on helping you ride faster, smarter, and further.
MEET YOUR COACH
MEET YOUR COACH
Johan van der Berg has lived and breathed cycling for more than 30 years, including 10 years racing at an Elite and Professional level. Starting his early career at a domestic level in South Africa to being among the 1st generation of South African cyclists competing at World Tour level in the late 90's/ early 2000's.
Today, Johan channels that experience directly into his athletes’ training regime combined with the latest in AI-enabled SMART training.
As a USA Cycling Level-certified coach, he designs fully personalized training programs built around each rider’s physiology, event and fitness goals as well as taking into consideration everyday realities of managing career and family responsibilities. Whether you’re targeting a local sportive, a Gran Fondo, or a national championship, Johan's coaching will help you maximize your potential.
Career highlights:
Monuments : Ronde van Vlaanderen, Liege Bastogne Liege
Classics: La Fleche Wallonne, Gent - Wevelgem
South Africa: National Team Representation
Podiums: Giro del Capo (SA), Tour of Korea, Tour of the Southlands (NZ)
Certification: USA Cycling Level 3 Coaching License
Based in Zurich, Switzerland (CET)
1-on-1 Coaching Plan $295 / Month Flexible
1-on-1 Coaching Plan $295 / Month Flexible
Every plan is built around you. No templates, no shared programs — just focused, individualized training designed to make you measurably faster, more efficient, and more confident on the bike.
Initial Setup: 1-hour virtual onboarding consultation to establish goals, training plan periodization, and set up your training zones.
Custom Training: Weekly workout schedules featuring signature VDB Cycling workouts.
Ongoing Support: Weekly progress feedback and up to 1 hour of consultation time per 4-week cycle.
Bonus Features: Complimentary premium membership to TrainingPeaks included with your active subscription.
Beyond the Bike: Guidance on basic nutrition, bike fitment, race strategies, and riding technique.
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