Performance Coaching for Dedicated Cyclists
David is a Level 2 "Gold / Advanced" Australian Road & Track Cycling Coach. He offers individual coaching for dedicated cyclists of all ages & abilities. The only pre-requisite is that you want to improve.
Cycle Coaching
David offers one-on-one coaching for cyclists, particularly those who are interested in improving, racing & achieving their personal best. For those who have not had a cycling coach before, an individualised training program is the fastest way to improve. Your personal program may involve a range of things including setting up a training workouts in a periodised manner, learning how to train at the correct intensity at the correct time, how to pace efforts, how to fuel on the bike and before / after rides, analysing tactics, planning to win or planning to achieve whatever your goal might be. Depending on your needs coaching may involve learning technical skills such as descending, cornering & braking.
David has coached both junior & adult riders to state & national championships. He still enjoys riding & racing himself. He coaches the junior development squad for AusCycling road & track cyclists, and is the current club coach & club captain for his cycling club in Brisbane Australia. He takes on a limited number of cyclists in order to ensure he can do a great job with your cycling career. He coaches high performance athletes, recreational racers & has particular expertise in assisting riders recovering from injury or setbacks reach their full fitness level.
Testing
Discovering your capabilities
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Testing is how we commence a coaching journey. It is where I get to know your capabilities as a rider. It includes a number of possible tests. Which tests we perform depends on your training experience, needs & abilities. Testing may include:
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Power profiling - discover your abilities in the sprint, pursuit, time trial & endurance domains. Power is an external measure of how your body is performing.
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Metabolic & cardiovascular profiling - using heart rate & lactate testing to discover how your body is performing internally. Without internal measures establishing training zones becomes guesswork. This is why many people overtrain & perform poorly as the standard "FTP test" fails an estimated 50% of the time.
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Establish accurate training zones that are individualised to you.
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Re-test regularly to track progress & diagnose any performance plateaus.
Training Periodisation & Programming
Customising your program to your goals & current abilities
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I use Training Peaks (a diary-based application) that allows your daily program to be uploaded & accessed by you from anywhere in the world.
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Communication is key in coaching. We will communicate via multiple channels including Training Peaks, telephone, in person, or messaging apps as best suits you.
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Data collected during all of your rides will be uploaded to Training Peaks. I then further analyse your data using more advanced software, which along with regular testing is a valuable tool to inform coaching decisions to optimise your training & progression.
Technical Skills Coaching
Good technical skills make cycling more fun!
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Technical skills need to be well developed to perform at your best. It makes everything feel easier & as a result it is even more fun!
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David is experienced in coaching all age groups in cycling skills such as cornering, bunch riding skills, braking, time trialling and track skills such as gate starts & timed events including pursuit & sprint events.
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Technical skills session can be arranged as part of your coaching.
Tactical, Nutritional & Mental Skills
Getting these "off-the-bike" components right is often the difference between success & failure
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Incorporating the "off-the-bike" components in your program is essential for success Consider:
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Tactical skills - when should you attack, when should you conserve, when should you start your sprint, what should I do if a contender makes a move? Coaching involves helping you formulate a tactical plan for your event.
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Nutrition - of obvious importance if weight loss or weight gain are goals, but this is always critical to fuel your training / racing performance properly. Referral to sports dieticians within my professional network can be arranged as required.
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Mental skills - "the price of entry to a big event is nerves". Learning how to handle this & develop resilience & mental toughness is part of the process of continual improvement for all successful athletes. It is incorporated into your training and daily processes as part of the way I coach. Referral to sports psychologists within my team can be arranged as required.
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Bike fit - I offer professional bike fitting services to ensure your position is optimised.
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Stress - can arise for anyone off the bike (eg. school exams, deadlines at work, poor sleep). This has a huge impact on your ability to train & perform, so advice about identifying & managing stress is important.
Get in Touch
David is happy to discuss your coaching needs. Feel free to reach out via telephone or email if you are looking for a coach & are ready to take the next step in your cycling journey.
07 3369 0909