Coaching for getting back into road

[JuanLobbe]

Hi all

I am struggling to do much beyond commuting at present. Wondering if anyone knows of a cycle coach/personal trainer type person in the Manchester area who could help get me out there doing longer rides again? Just think I need a bit of assistance...

Cheers!

 

[Globalti]

Yes, it's called a cycling buddy and a good one who shares the same level of fitness and the same interests is worth their weight in gold. It helps also if they are of a similar age and have the same work/family/leisure timings as you.

I suggest you join a club. Where are you based?

 

[JuanLobbe]

Thanks Globalti but not what I asked! Am a former member of Seamons CC so they are there for when I get fitter.

 

[vickster]

Nothing affiliated to the velodrome? I should think google is your friend and the British cycling website

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/coachingdirectory

Clubs have different groups, just join a slower one initially? Participating now may give you the oomph you need without paying for costly coaching

 

[Katherine]

Group rides.
Try Skyrides.
Can you get to Chorlton? Social ride for all abilities from Chorlton Water Park on the second Sunday of the month. Meet at 10am.https://chorltonwanderers.wordpress.com/

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I hear great things about Skyrides also.

 

[ayceejay]

What is the problem, is it motivation or recovery from an accident or .....?

 

[JuanLobbe]

motivation I think - although feeling more like it today!

 

[ayceejay]

If you can watch some cyclocross racing on your computer try that Juan or anything with Pieter Sagan in it as I find him an inspirational rider.

 

[JuanLobbe]

I will! ta

 

[screenman]

Thanks Globalti but not what I asked! Am a former member of Seamons CC so they are there for when I get fitter.

Can you only go out with the club when you are fit? we have many members who got the spelling wrong and are fat rather than fit, but they still have rides with their mates.

 

[JuanLobbe]

Good idea screenman. Will have to give it a go!

Finally got out on a ride (by myself) today...