RICHARD
A friend introduced me to Simon a couple of years ago when I caught the ‘cycling bug’ which fuelled my quest to get stronger and fitter. We talked around the structure of training, guidance on nutrition and strength while also keeping me accountable.
The training plans offered are detailed and laid out exactly what I needed to do whether training indoors or outdoors. In addition, I found joining the Velo Performance club both informative with educational updates and coaches’ questions, while the members Facebook group offers great support and inspiration with lots of encouragement from others.
I have seen significant improvements in both FTP and strength which translated into more enjoyment from being on the bike…….win, win!!!
In many ways that was just the start as it reignited my passion for endurance and desire to push myself further (something I miss from running days of old). From my first 100 miler, zwift race season and then a complete venture into the unknown in May’23 – how far can you cycle solo and self-supported in 48 hours.
The last one I was initially very hesitant about as I had never attempted a full day’s cycling, let alone back-to-back days. I knew just the person to talk to – Simon was great at listening, encouraging and giving me the confidence that I could (and more importantly should) enter.
With a detailed training plan and structure in place I knew exactly what I needed to do and where I needed to be. When May came, I was naturally nervous (thanks again Simon for last minute advice) but excited for the adventure.
What surprised me was how good I felt during 340 miles over the weekend, both physically and mentally – 65 miles Friday, 130 miles Saturday (my longest ride ever) and 145 miles Sunday (now my longest ride ever!) surpassing any expectations I set and made it well into Scotland.
A great example of ‘trust the Velo Performance process’. Safe to say I will be trusting Velo Performance as I look for future challenges.
Thank you, Simon and Velo Performance Team.
Richard