Who is Richard Stern?       

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., 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 lives in Llantrisant, south Wales, UK, with his wife Helen who enjoys swimming, and cycling.