FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No. We coach all sorts of people. You may be interested in losing weight, trying to complete a 100 mile ride, being fitter, completing a sportive, taking part in a triathlon, or bike-racing. All that we ask is you ride a bike, and want to improve in some way.

We work with people who are 16 to, well there's no upper limit. Currently, the oldest person we've worked with was early 80s!

Both Coach Ric, and Coach Alex have worked with non-able bodied athletes. These athletes have won medals at the Paralympic World Championships and World Cup events. Ric coached Alex on his comeback after lower leg amputation

Surprisingly well! CycleCoach were one of the first adopters of such coaching and we've been refining the process since 1998. Once you complete our online Training Questionnaire, we'll go through it and based on the coaching package you've selected and the information provided we'll match you with our most appropriate coach. Most of our athletes will then transfer their training data to their coach via the Training Peaks platform and from here we'll sync your data into WKO5 analysis software. You'll then be added to our coaching platform, and you can then communicate with your coach. Your coach will then use the information from the questionnaire and your training data to start working out a coaching programme that will help you reach your goals. From here it's communication with your coach and plenty of suffering in your training!

Yes! You can upgrade at any time. If you wish to downgrade, please note that there are minimum term requirements for the current package before switching to a lower level. Contact us for details.

We've been coaching athletes on-line since 1998. We know that some athletes are very time crunched. Right from the beginning we knew that if we wanted to successfully help athletes improve we had to work within their constraints. So long as you have a minimum of 3 hours per week to train we'll be able to help you.

Yes, for many people an on-line coach can be better than a local coach for a variety of reasons. Often a local coach may not be a professional coach, and won't have access to the depth of experience that an CycleCoach coach has. We've been honing the on-line experience for 26 years, and also worked one-to-one in person. Our athletes feel like we have a really good understanding of how they work, and often comment that it's like we're training with them. Using our experience, knowledge, and modern data tools (such as GPS, Strava, power meters, etc), plus Zoom, and regular chats, allows your coach to be almost there. While working with a local coach should allow them to see your form in person, this can also be done with video calls and other tools.

We’re happy to help you decide! Book a free discovery call with us, and we’ll recommend the best option based on your goals, experience, and available training time.

Yes, our higher-level coaching packages include guidance on nutrition and dietary planning. We can help with fueling strategies, weight management, and optimizing your diet to support your training.

We coach most bike related sports: road racing, time trialling, gravel, ultraendurance cycling, track, mountain biking, sportives, duathlon, and triathlon. We also work with people who want to increase their fitness and lose weight who don't take part in these events, but want to use cycling as a medium to help achieve their goals.

No, you don't. We can develop a coaching programme to improve your performance, with whatever equipment you have. However, we do recommend the use of a power meter as it can really help us to identify your strengths and weakness, and to really dial in your training. With our expert analysis of your data we can take you to the next level.

At a minimum, you’ll need a bike and a way to measure your effort (such as perceived exertion, heart rate, or power). A smart trainer, GPS bike computer, or power meter is helpful but not essential to get started.

Absolutely! We’ve worked with athletes from around the globe. With online communication tools and platforms like TrainingPeaks, we can provide the same high-quality coaching regardless of location.

No, you don’t need to be a competitive athlete. Many of our clients use coaching to improve their health, fitness, or cycling skills. Whether you’re preparing for your first sportive or simply want to enjoy cycling more, we can tailor a plan to your goals.

This depends on your goals, starting fitness level, and the time you can dedicate to training. Many athletes see measurable improvements within 6–12 weeks, especially if they are consistent with their plan..

Yes, we specialize in event preparation, whether it’s a local sportive, a national championship, or an ultraendurance event. Your training plan will be tailored to your event’s demands and your current fitness level.

Yes, many of our coaching packages include strength training, or it can be added as an option. We believe strength training is a key component for improving cycling performance and overall fitness.

Life happens! If you miss a session, we can adjust your plan to ensure it still aligns with your goals. Communication is key—let your coach know, and we’ll help keep you on track.