You get a training program that tells you what cycling to do every day to assist you to achieve your goals. This requires less exertion of willpower than developing your own cycling schedule, as it reduces the decision making required. Will I get up and ride? What ride will I do? How hard should I go? All these decisions are made. You will apply your mental fortitude to complete the session to the best of your ability.
Your training program is customised for your specific circumstances, including your availability, current fitness, strengths and weaknesses, and your goals.
Your training program and advice from your coach applies the latest research, so that you don’t have to worry that there could be something better or more that you should be doing.
Your cycling coach will get to know you – the more you work together, the more your training program and advice will be tailored to your specific needs.
You will get specific advice and tactics for your target event(s). Your coach will give you individual guidance about how to ride in your target event, and what to be prepared for. For “A” Priority races, this may include analysis of several scenarios and options for how to respond. Of course, it is still up to you to apply this on the day and be mindful of changing circumstances.
Your coach will also work with you to identify any factors outside of physical training that may be impacting on your cycling performance. This may include nutrition, recovery, stress, bike fit, etc.