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Gold Coaching
GOLD COACHING
Train With Ric. Get Faster. Stay Consistent. Premium 1-to-1 coaching for riders who want more than a plan—they want a partnership.
You've tried training plans. You've followed programs. Maybe you've even hired a coach before.
But here's what you really need: someone who understands YOUR goals, YOUR limiters, and YOUR life—and adjusts your training week by week to keep you progressing.
Gold Coaching gives you direct access to Ric Stern—27 years of coaching experience, from world champions to weekend warriors. You get weekly training plans, regular coaching calls, detailed workout analysis, and nutrition guidance to fuel your progress.
This isn't cookie-cutter. It's hands-on, responsive coaching that adapts as you do.
The CycleCoach Difference
Ric's been racing for 42 consecutive seasons. He's coached world champions, Paralympic medalists, and the two-time winner of the Transcontinental Race. Featured in Cycling Weekly for his journey from wheelchair at age 11 to still racing with "the kids" at 56. He invented the MAP test-to-FTP estimation method now used by Zwift, Rouvy, and MyWhoosh. Published peer-reviewed research. Holds one of the world's largest collections of personal power data dating back to 1994. You're not getting theory. You're getting proven systems that work. "Ric took me from Cat 5 to Cat 2 in less than 2 years. Twenty years later, I'm back because the coaching works." — Rob (Zippy)
What's Included
✓ Weekly personalised training plans - updated every week based on your progress and response to training
✓ Four text chats per week - regular touchpoints for questions, feedback, adjustments
✓ Four monthly coaching calls (45-60 mins each) - deep strategy sessions to keep you on track
✓ Four weekly workout analyses - detailed feedback on your power files, HR data, and performance metrics
✓ Monthly macro nutrition guidance - tailored to your training phase and body composition goals
✓ Strength & Conditioning included - complete S&C programming integrated with your bike training
✓ 20% off in-person testing - track your physiological progress scientifically
✓ CycleCoach Team membership - join the community, group rides, and team events
Who Is Gold For?
Gold is perfect if you: Want weekly training updates that respond to how you're actually performing
Need expert analysis of your workout data to understand what's working (and what's not)
Value nutrition guidance alongside training structure
Are committed to consistent training and ready to invest in premium coaching
Want the option to work with either Ric or Ryan based on your budget
Whether you're preparing for competitive racing, targeting a breakthrough performance, or building long-term fitness that lasts, Gold gives you the structure and support to get there.
How Does Gold Compare?
Silver (£125-150/month): Custom 1-to-1 plans updated every 2 weeks, twice-monthly calls, text chat support. Best for personalized coaching at accessible pricing.
Gold (£180-250/month): Weekly custom plans, 4x monthly calls, detailed workout analysis, nutrition guidance, and S&C included. Best for riders who want frequent expert feedback and hands-on coaching.
Rainbow (£395/month): Unlimited access to Ric Mon-Fri, daily nutrition planning, unlimited workout analysis, quarterly nutrition reviews. Best for serious competitors leaving nothing to chance. Not sure which tier fits you? Email ric@cyclecoach.com and we'll help you decide.
Pricing
£250/month with Coach Ric
£180/month with Coach Ryan
One-time £125 start-up fee (covers initial consultation and comprehensive training history analysis)
Total first month: £375 (Ric) or £305 (Ryan)
Note: Limited availability. Currently accepting new athletes on a first-come basis to ensure quality coaching for all clients.
Getting Started
Pay the start-up fee to secure your spot
Complete our comprehensive training questionnaire—tell us about your goals, schedule, training history, and past performance data Ric reviews your training history—detailed analysis of your existing data to understand your current fitness and limiters (typically takes 7-14 days)
Get matched with your coach—we'll pair you with Ric or Ryan based on availability and your specific needs
Start training with expert guidance—your first custom plan is built specifically for your physiology and goals
Ready to commit to premium coaching?
Have questions first? Email ric@cyclecoach.com—we typically reply within 24 hours.
GOLD COACHING
Train With Ric. Get Faster. Stay Consistent. Premium 1-to-1 coaching for riders who want more than a plan—they want a partnership.
You've tried training plans. You've followed programs. Maybe you've even hired a coach before.
But here's what you really need: someone who understands YOUR goals, YOUR limiters, and YOUR life—and adjusts your training week by week to keep you progressing.
Gold Coaching gives you direct access to Ric Stern—27 years of coaching experience, from world champions to weekend warriors. You get weekly training plans, regular coaching calls, detailed workout analysis, and nutrition guidance to fuel your progress.
This isn't cookie-cutter. It's hands-on, responsive coaching that adapts as you do.