Ride Stronger, Climb Faster, and Crush Your Cycling Goals
Personalized strength and conditioning programs for road cyclists, mountain bikers, and endurance riders
Are These Cycling Challenges Limiting Your Performance?
Losing power and speed on climbs
Lower back or neck pain on long rides
Weak core causing instability and energy loss
Hit a plateau and can't break through to the next level
Recovering too slowly between rides or races
Imbalances and tightness from spending hours in the saddle
Transform Your Cycling Performance with Targeted Training
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Increased Power Output
Build explosive strength in your legs and hips to generate more watts, accelerate faster, and dominate climbs with less effort.
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Climbing Performance
Develop the leg strength, core stability, and muscular endurance to power up steep grades and maintain your pace when the road tilts up.
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Faster Recovery
Strengthen muscles and connective tissues to bounce back quicker between hard efforts, allowing you to train more consistently.
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Injury Prevention
Address the muscle imbalances and repetitive strain patterns that cause cycling-related injuries like IT band syndrome and lower back pain.
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Core Stability
Build a rock-solid core that transfers power efficiently from your legs to the pedals while protecting your back on long rides.
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Muscular Endurance
Train your body to maintain power output over longer distances without fatigue sabotaging your performance in the final miles.
Why Cyclists Need Off-Bike Strength Training
Cycling is a repetitive, quad-dominant sport that creates muscle imbalances and postural issues over time. While time in the saddle builds aerobic fitness, it doesn't build the strength, power, and resilience your body needs to perform at its best.
Power Development
Build explosive hip and leg strength that translates directly to higher wattage and faster sprint speeds.
Postural Strength & Stability
Strengthen your posterior chain, core, and upper body to maintain efficient position and reduce pain on long rides.
Functional Balance
Address the muscle imbalances created by cycling's repetitive motion to improve performance and prevent overuse injuries.
Is This Training Right for You?
Road Cyclists
Build the power and endurance to excel in criteriums, road races, gran fondos, or century rides. Improve your climbing, sprinting, and sustained power output.
Mountain Bikers
Develop the explosive strength, core stability, and technical riding fitness needed for aggressive trail riding, downhill, or cross-country racing.
Endurance & Gravel Riders
Build the resilience and muscular endurance to handle ultra-distance events, gravel races, and multi-day bikepacking adventures without breaking down.
Meet Your Cycling Performance Coach
Derek - Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
As a lifelong mountain biker and endurance athlete from Aspen Colorado, I understand the physical demands of cycling—whether you're grinding out miles on the road or navigating technical singletrack. With 9 years of experience as a certified S&C coach, I specialize in helping cyclists build the off-bike strength that takes their on-bike performance to the next level.
I've worked with recreational riders, competitive racers, and ultra-endurance cyclists to develop stronger, more powerful, and more resilient bodies. Whether you're training for a century ride, preparing for race season, or just want to ride harder and longer, I'll create a program that complements your cycling and fits your schedule.
How Cycle Performance Training Works
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Free Assessment
We'll discuss your cycling discipline, training volume, performance goals, and any pain or limitations.
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Periodized Training Plan
I'll design a strength plan that complements your cycling schedule and targets your specific performance limiters.
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Train Off The Bike
Follow your program 2-3x per week using the training app—workouts enhance, not interfere with, your riding.
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Track Your Progress
Receive weekly check-ins, form feedback, and adjustments to ensure you're getting stronger without compromising recovery.
Choose your plan
Self - Guided Programs
$150/Month
Perfect for self-motivated riders who want a structured program
✓ Customized cycle conditioning program
✓ Mobile app access with videos
✓ Progress tracking tools
✓ Monthly program updates
✓ Email support
✗ Weekly check-ins
✗ Form video review
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Unlimited Coaching
$250/Month
Complete coaching package with ongoing support
✓ Fully personalized training program
✓ Mobile app with full video library
✓ Advanced progress tracking
✓ Weekly check-ins & adjustments
✓ Form video reviews
✓ Unlimited messaging support
✓ Priority response times
One - Time Program
$250
Pre-designed cycle conditioning program ready to start
✓ 12-week structured program
✓ Complete exercise video library
✓ PDF program guide
✓ Instant access after purchase
✓ Lifetime access to materials
✗ Personalized modifications
✗ Coaching support
💡 Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a free 15-minute consultation call and I'll help you choose the best fit for your cycling goals and training schedule.
🏆 My Commitment to You
I'm dedicated to helping you become a stronger, faster cyclist. If you follow your program consistently and don't see measurable improvements in your power, performance, or how you feel on the bike within 60 days, we'll work together to adjust your plan at no additional cost.
Common Questions From Cyclists
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No. Cycling-specific strength training builds functional power and endurance, not bodybuilder muscle mass. You'll get stronger and faster without adding unnecessary weight.
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Most programs require 2-3 strength sessions per week, 45-60 minutes each. Workouts are designed to fit around your cycling schedule.
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Yes. Your strength program is carefully balanced with your cycling volume to enhance, not interfere with, your riding. We monitor your recovery and adjust as needed.
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Absolutely! I'm happy to coordinate with your cycling coach to ensure your strength training complements your cycling program perfectly.
