• Welcome to RST

    Ric Stern Welcome to RST! My name is Richard Stern - Head Coach. We have a world class roster of elite level coaches who can help you achieve your cycling goals.

    From beginners through to elite level professionals - we have all your coaching needs covered!!
  • The Scientific Approach

    imageHere at RST we focus on combining a hands on approach to our clients with our absolute commitment to the scientific approach to training strategies and planning.

    It is through our dedication to cutting edge scientific research that we can give you the edge.
  • International Reach

    image Andy Bloomer catches up with International cycling legend Sean Kelly.

    At RST we have a truly international reach and manage clients globally. Our coaches tap into resources world wide and are continuously looking to find the edge for our clients.
  • Coaching Diversity

    image RST is able to cater to a broad range of cycling disciplines from road racing, mountain biking through to track endurance and sprinting.

    We have specialists in all aspects of competitive cycling and can find the right coaching fit for you.
  • The Complete Package

    image RST Professional Systems represents the complete coaching package in elite level cycling.

    From detailed ride file analysis, season scheduling, performance mapping, scientific testing right through to refined nutritional planning - RST can tailor the perfect program for you.
Richard Stern - Head Coach

Ric with young son Daniel Inbetween managing clients and his young son Ric still enjoys to race.

Richard began RST in 1998, after finishing his degree in Sports Science, where he obtained a first class BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Brighton. Just recently, Richard has started a PhD, examining an aspect of endurance cycling performance. Richard is a certified Association of British Cycling Coaches Level 3 cycle coach.

Richard has authored research work, had articles published in specialist cycling magazines, newspapers, and web articles.

Articles include:

  • Stern, R. A., (2008). No More Tour De Farce. Guardian Sport.
  • Stern, R. A., Folland, J., Brickley, G. (2007). Sodium phosphate loading improves laboratory cycling time trial performance in trained cyclists. J Sci Med Sport.
  • Stern, R. A., Folland, J., Brickley, G. (2001, A). Sodium phosphate loading can improve laboratory 10-mile cycling performance in trained cyclists. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology.
  • Stern, R.A., (1998). Is it time to legalise drugs? Cycling Weekly. 5/9/98
  • Stern, R.A., (1998). Quick and dangerous route to summit. The Independent. 25/7/98
  • Stern, R.A., (1998). Phosphate Loading and Cycling Performance. Cycling Weekly. 16/7/98

Richard continues to race when time allows, and has been competing since 1984. Richard has competed in a wide spectrum of cycling events from club time trials, national championships, hill climbs, 12 hour TTs, criteriums, and stage races. Richard rode the 1990 Route de Tour and in 1991 and 1995 completed an ambition of racing abroad.

Richard currently has openings for potential clients at Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6. To find out more about each of these packages (including what they involve and cost) please refer to 'Coaching' under 'Training' in the main menu.

 

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Coach Highlight

image Gavin Atkins is an extremely experienced and successful RST coach. He focuses on elite level mountain biking and is based in the United Kingdom.

Find out everything you need to know about Gavin and how he can help you in our Coaches section.

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