When good training isn’t enough — coaching with the depth and access to match your level of commitment.
Rainbow is for the rider who is genuinely serious — who understands that the gap between where they are and where they want to be isn’t closed by more motivation, but by better decisions, tighter feedback loops, and a coach who is closely across their training week after week.
At this level, the details matter: daily nutrition matched to your actual training load, direct access to Ric throughout the week, and every session reviewed rather than sampled. This isn’t high-touch for its own sake — it’s the level of input serious performance demands.
Rainbow is delivered exclusively by Ric Stern — coaching cyclists with a power-based, evidence-led approach since 1997. Athletes coached within this system include world champions, Paralympic medallists, national team riders across multiple countries, and the two-time winner of the Transcontinental Race — alongside masters racers and committed club riders who simply want to train at the highest standard available to them.
This is for you if…
• You’re a committed competitor — or a highly motivated rider — who wants the highest level of coaching short of a full-time professional setup.
• You want your coach closely across your training and data throughout the week, not just checking in once a week.
• You want nutrition guidance that changes with your training load daily — not a monthly framework or general advice.
• You want direct access to Ric when questions come up, rather than waiting for a scheduled call.
• You’ve had good coaching before and know what it does for you — now you want more of it.
• You understand that this level of support requires genuine engagement on your side too.
This is not for you if…
• You want great coaching at a more accessible price point — Silver or Gold will serve you well.
• You don’t train with enough consistency or intent to make full use of daily contact and analysis.
• You’re looking for short-term event preparation rather than a sustained high-performance coaching relationship (minimum 6-month commitment).
• You want team camps and in-person time with Ric built in — that’s Platinum.
What changes / what you get out of this
• Nothing goes unreviewed — every training session is analysed, so small problems are caught before they become big ones and good performances are understood, not just celebrated.
• Nutrition that moves with your training — daily macro guidance tailored to each day’s specific load means your fuelling is matched to what you’re actually doing.
• Faster answers, faster adjustments — with direct access to Ric, five check-ins per week, and rapid course-correction when something needs addressing.
• A training plan that evolves weekly — not set-and-forget programming, but a live document that responds to how you’re actually adapting.
• Strength work that’s integrated, not added on — S&C built into the programme from the ground up so it supports your riding rather than competing with it.
• The confidence that comes from full visibility — when your coach sees everything, there’s less guesswork, less drift, and fewer wasted blocks.
Getting started with Rainbow
Rainbow Coaching starts with a one-time £175 setup fee (covering your comprehensive assessment, training history analysis, and initial plan build), then £395/month (about $530) with a 6-month minimum commitment.
Rainbow is strictly limited to 2 athletes at any one time to protect service quality and response speed.
What’s included in Rainbow Coaching
• Weekly training plan delivery
• Integrated strength & conditioning programme
• Daily macro nutrition guidance (tailored to each day’s training load)
• 5 text check-ins per week
• Unlimited phone calls (Mon–Fri)
• Every training session analysed
• Exclusive CycleCoach jersey
• 20% off in-person testing at the Sussex facility
Not sure whether Gold, Rainbow, or Platinum is the right fit? Email ric@cyclecoach.com with your goals and current training load — he’ll give you an honest answer.
When good training isn’t enough — coaching with the depth and access to match your level of commitment.
Rainbow is for the rider who is genuinely serious — who understands that the gap between where they are and where they want to be isn’t closed by more motivation, but by better decisions, tighter feedback loops, and a coach who is closely across their training week after week.
At this level, the details matter: daily nutrition matched to your actual training load, direct access to Ric throughout the week, and every session reviewed rather than sampled. This isn’t high-touch for its own sake — it’s the level of input serious performance demands.
Rainbow is delivered exclusively by Ric Stern — coaching cyclists with a power-based, evidence-led approach since 1997. Athletes coached within this system include world champions, Paralympic medallists, national team riders across multiple countries, and the two-time winner of the Transcontinental Race — alongside masters racers and committed club riders who simply want to train at the highest standard available to them.
This is for you if…
• You’re a committed competitor — or a highly motivated rider — who wants the highest level of coaching short of a full-time professional setup.
• You want your coach closely across your training and data throughout the week, not just checking in once a week.
• You want nutrition guidance that changes with your training load daily — not a monthly framework or general advice.
• You want direct access to Ric when questions come up, rather than waiting for a scheduled call.
• You’ve had good coaching before and know what it does for you — now you want more of it.
• You understand that this level of support requires genuine engagement on your side too.
This is not for you if…
• You want great coaching at a more accessible price point — Silver or Gold will serve you well.
• You don’t train with enough consistency or intent to make full use of daily contact and analysis.
• You’re looking for short-term event preparation rather than a sustained high-performance coaching relationship (minimum 6-month commitment).
• You want team camps and in-person time with Ric built in — that’s Platinum.
What changes / what you get out of this
• Nothing goes unreviewed — every training session is analysed, so small problems are caught before they become big ones and good performances are understood, not just celebrated.
• Nutrition that moves with your training — daily macro guidance tailored to each day’s specific load means your fuelling is matched to what you’re actually doing.
• Faster answers, faster adjustments — with direct access to Ric, five check-ins per week, and rapid course-correction when something needs addressing.
• A training plan that evolves weekly — not set-and-forget programming, but a live document that responds to how you’re actually adapting.
• Strength work that’s integrated, not added on — S&C built into the programme from the ground up so it supports your riding rather than competing with it.
• The confidence that comes from full visibility — when your coach sees everything, there’s less guesswork, less drift, and fewer wasted blocks.
Getting started with Rainbow
Rainbow Coaching starts with a one-time £175 setup fee (covering your comprehensive assessment, training history analysis, and initial plan build), then £395/month (about $530) with a 6-month minimum commitment.
Rainbow is strictly limited to 2 athletes at any one time to protect service quality and response speed.
What’s included in Rainbow Coaching
• Weekly training plan delivery
• Integrated strength & conditioning programme
• Daily macro nutrition guidance (tailored to each day’s training load)
• 5 text check-ins per week
• Unlimited phone calls (Mon–Fri)
• Every training session analysed
• Exclusive CycleCoach jersey
• 20% off in-person testing at the Sussex facility
Not sure whether Gold, Rainbow, or Platinum is the right fit? Email ric@cyclecoach.com with your goals and current training load — he’ll give you an honest answer.
