How do coaches support the club?

The club has a small number of qualified cycling coaches with extensive experience in riding, competing, and coaching.

Our club coaches have a genuine interest in what riders are doing and would appreciate hearing from members about the support and guidance they would like to receive. We are happy to have a call or email with you at no cost and with no strings attached. In effect, use us as your coaching resource or library.  Coaches are a qualified resource of evidence-based knowledge and experience.

The growth and increase in availability of online training plans, group online fitness sessions, etc., mean that increasingly, riders and club members who are looking to develop their cycling skills are “doing it for themselves.”  This may be appropriate depending on the rider’s knowledge, their current stage of personal development, and their understanding of where they would like to go. However, as with most DIY projects, the rider needs to be prepared to learn from their mistakes and accept that the finished product might not be optimal.

Coaching

If you have any questions on coaching/performance, including but not limited to the following, do contact us:  

  • Techniques and skills 

  • Preparation for events (including tactics and race-craft)

  • Nutrition

  • Physiology and the mind

  • Strength and conditioning (on and off bike) 

  • Moving to a higher-paced riding group

The club does not currently host “group” coaching sessions. However, if a group of club members is interested in group' skills' training sessions and is willing and able to commit to a series of sessions, contributing to the cost of any venue (e.g., Cyclopark), please contact the coaches to discuss possible options.

Each coach can provide one-to-one coaching within the scope of their qualifications and coaching insurance, subject to the terms agreed upon with the individual. As a matter of principle, coaches, in their capacity as club members and/or officials, will not actively promote their own personal coaching services.

Lead Club Coach Kevin Charlton.

See “Club Officials” for the contact details of the club’s three qualified BC Coaches.