Training for Cyclo-cross, Gravel & Leisure Riders
Training programmes help all levels of riders improve their fitness, develop technical and build confidence. You dont have to be a competitive rider to benefit from a training programme.
I don’t use ‘off the shelf’ training plans, each plan is tailored to the individual to meet their goals. With proper guidance you can manage weight, recovery and avoid injury.
- Leisure/fitness riders
- Cyclo-Cross racing
- Gravel racing
- Adventure and ultra cycling events.
With my extensive background in coaching & racing cyclocross. Competitive riders will receive sound advice on how to prepare for events effectively.
Your tailored training plan
- Effective: maximise your time to be a stronger and more consistent rider
- Goals: set progressive, meaningful objectives and see the results
- Fitness: build aerobic and muscular fitness to feel fit all round.
- Strength and conditioning: use cycling-specific strength plans to build power and endurance, and to avoid injury
- Bike: optimise the set up of your bike and other equipment to feel comfortable & strong.
- Recovery: balance the physiological stress of training with sleep, wellness and wellbeing
- Nutrition: choose the right nutrition to fuel your training and manage weight
(for competitive riders)
- Skills: hone the discipline-specific technical skills through your training
- Tactics: build tactical awareness to exploit your strengths in races
Strength and conditioning
Strength training is useful for mountain bikers, to build robustness & movement skills. Strength plans can be included in all packages. To receive a plan riders are required to take part in a face-to-face strength training session - this is to check your technique and ensure you’re approaching the plan safely.
Coaching process
- Consultation: discuss goals, fitness levels, performance and current training challenges
- Benchmarking: establish a baseline for your current performance and set meaningful objectives
- Individualised training: coaching is delivered using Training Peaks, alongside face-to-face coaching and virtual support.
- Evaluation and results: monitor progress according to your objectives, informing training and technical/tactical guidance.
My racing credentials
I have multi-disciplinary race experience which I bring to life through coaching. Read more about my race experience and results.
