Cycling Coaching
Whether you’re after a bike fit, FTP testing and training plans, or bike handling workshops, our coaches can help improve your cycling.
Bike Coaching
FTP TESTING
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) testing is essential for cyclists to determine their current fitness level and to perform well on their training plan. FTP is the power at which a rider can sustainably maintain their maximum effort over a period of time without experiencing significant fatigue.
Getting the FTP testing right is important because it forms the basis of an athlete’s training zones. Training zones are different intensities that a athlete should train at to achieve specific goals such as endurance, speed, or strength. The training zones are calculated based on the athlete’s FTP and are personalised to their current fitness level, which allows them to achieve their goals more effectively.
If FTP testing is not done correctly, training zones can be inaccurate, and the athlete may end up training at the wrong intensities. This can lead to overtraining or undertraining, which can result in injury, lack of progress, or burnout. Therefore, getting FTP testing right is crucial for athletes to optimize their training and improve their overall performance.
Our FTP Testing at our gym is performed on our smart turbo and links to Strava for you to review your data afterwards. Your coach will be present to ensure you are performing the test correctly and applying the correct effort throughout the test to ensure the results are valid.
Coaches’ Tips To Improve Your Cycling
Chris W: “Make riding your bike a mainstay of your training, with the bike section being approximately 50% of the overall event, regardless of distance, you need to spend time on the bike.”
Chris D: “Consistency. Learn bike skills such as cornering and taking a drink on
the move. Get out on a mountain bike or gravel bike, if possible
, sometimes. Off-road skills transfer really well to road riding.“
Kylie: “Ensure your bike fits you and is comfortable
for an hour+ in the first instance. Many people go for an aggressive
position before they’ve built the strength to use it. Get yourself mobile off the bike. Ensure you understand what a good pedal stroke
looks like and the muscles engaged in this. Work on developing them all
to pedal efficiently. Understand what your gears
do and how best to use them, especially on undulating routes outdoors –
you should be able to maintain the same cadence throughout a ride.
Using your gears properly (and practising outside!) allow you to do
this.“
BIKE TRAINING PLANS
AVAILABLE ON TRAINING TILT
All Distances
Our training plans have been designed by our experienced endurance coaches. Check out our popular FTP Booster Training Plan which has helped many of our athletes increase their power within just 8 weeks.
FTP TESTING – £50
TCC GYM
Weekdays 9:00pm – 6:30pm
BIKE FIT – £75
Weekdays 9:00pm – 6:30pm
Feel Supported
When athletes feel supported, they are more likely to believe in themselves and their abilities, which can lead to increased confidence and better performance.
Our Coaches are selected because they know how to get the most out of their athletes, they can assist them to their goals, and educate them for long term success.
Contact Coach Chris to get started
