JOE

I started coaching with Simon in November 2021, being new to cycling I wanted to improve my cycling performance and wanted guidance on how to do it over winter.

I was not disappointed!! The service Simon has provided has been top tier with regular check in’s and a personal approach. Any hurdle that I’ve faced, Simon has been able to accommodate with his personal approach and taking pride in his coaching. The community he has built is great and along with Simon’s knowledge and guidance, this has seriously improved my cycling and confidence!

Within my first 8 week’s my FTP improved by over 10%, I felt confident in my ability and it had a great impact to keep me mentally focused. Continuing my training, everything was on track for further improvement until a knee injury, my fault I will mention. With 5 weeks off the bike, this was going to impact my results but Simon tailored my training and got me back to fitness level ready for my Majorca cycling with the club. FTP isn’t everything though and although it has further increased, I’ve also seen a great improvement in my confidence on the bike and my mental health has also been positively impacted giving me focus and a coach I know listens to my needs and desires.

Since starting with Simon I’ve completed some great challenges: land’s end to John o’ Groats, Dragon Devil Sportive, I’ve won 2 Southwest crit races and podiumed a further 3 times, I’ve been promoted to 3rd cat through BC and lately completed Mallorca 312. I could not have achieved all of this without Simon and VPCC!

Recently I met Simon and some of the VPCC team in Mallorca, it’s safe to say that all the guys have nothing but great words to say about Simon and VPCC, it’s such a great community and everyone has achieved great results for what they wanted to target.

Joe Sheppard