Cycling Priorities
- Utilize the experience of your local bike shop to help you purchase the right bike in the right size.
- Get Fit!
- Work diligently to learn the skills of cycling
- Pedaling efficiency analysis via Computrainer
- Balance and bike handling
- Train for fitness
- Train for performance
If you ride currently, take the time to have your fit perfected and get your pedal stroke analyzed.
Training
Training is very close to being a reality. There are many activities that should be considered as part of your cycling program in addition to the daily or weekly ride. Roller training, balance activities, stretching and nutrition all have an impact of your success as a cyclist.
Training Programs
Once we identify your Fit, Pedaling and Fitness issues, we can work with you to offer riding programs that will help you achieve your riding goals.
Roller Training
Rollers offer immediate rider feedback that can quickly improve our pedal stroke. Inefficient pedaling shows up in the inability to maintain a straight line while riding. Riding on rollers will smooth out your pedal mechanics. They will improve your balance. They will improve your skills as a cyclist. Our roller training protocol allows you to monitor your progress as your skills improve.
Balance Activities
Balance on the bike is critical. Not only do you have to be able to react quickly while riding, you also have to be able to control your bike at fast and slow speeds. Balance and bike handling drills will improve your mastery of cycling.
Stretching
Okay, everyone hates it. But we know it's good for us. Stretching is like eating your peas and carrots. A flexible rider is able to move throughout the range of motion with less resistance and therefore, less effort. If you are expending energy just to overcome your limited mobility, you are going to be less effective as a cyclist. Inflexible riders have two limiting factors: wasted effort just to spin the pedals and they tend to have poor pedaling technique as a result of tight muscles and joints.
Nutrition
We don't provide specific nutritional consultation, however, a good diet is crucial to cycling. A well balanced program meets the nutritional demands of competitive and recreational cyclists alike. We can point you in the direction of several good resources.
Coaching ( Local Athletes Only*) -
The time has come. It's time to offer coaching services that are affordable and effective. Here are the building blocks to a successful coaching experience. Does your coach know what's important to you? Of course, we all want to ride faster and finish better. But does he know how you are going to be able to accomplish this with a job and a family and a thousand other things that are taking your time? Ultimately, that will be part of my goal as a coach.
*within driving distance of Mobile, AL.
Coaching Components -
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1st Month ( Includes Fit session, Efficiency testing, Fitness Testing and Pedaling analysis)
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2nd Month ( Includes continued Efficiency work/ Pedaling analysis, Balance and neuromuscular training)
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3rd and ongoing (Periodic Fitness testing )
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All coaching services are provided at $50.00/hour
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Monthly training plans are available at $50/month
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Ongoing Communication as often as needed
Here's My Guarantee
Fitting, training and coaching is about forming a partnership. A partnership between Gulf Coast Cycle Fit and you, the rider. It my goal to help you achieve your goals. You have a guarantee that we will work together to move you towards 1) a better bike fit, 2) a more efficient pedal stroke, 3) improved bike handling skills and 4) a more productive training schedule. How far you decide to go is your decision. Your satisfaction is my #1 goal.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are in the Mobile, AL area, call to set up an appointment at
251-633-9145 or email at david@gccyclefit.com.
