Training

Coaches

We are pleased offer two options for cyclists wanting to improve their performance.

For experienced riders please contact John Dean via email deano1247@xtra.co.nz, or phone 06-757 2652 (download profile) www.betterbiking.co.nz

Andrew Patterson has put together a training programme for recreational cyclists that is specifically designed for this event. www.pattersontraining.com

Sarah Burkett offers great nutrional advice for your leadup to the event.
Sarah is a Sports Nutritionist who holds a BSc with majors in Human Nutrition and in Physiology, and is currently completing a MSc by looking at the nutritional knowledge and food skills of elite adolescent athletes.

She is a SESNZ Sports Nutrition Practitioner and works with athletes from recreational to international level in person, and through online consulting. You can check out more information on her website at www.sportsnutritionist.co.nz or get in touch with her by phone 027 415 6175, or email sarah@sportsnutritionist.co.nz

Training Programme

The Yarrows Taranaki Challenge in Taranaki is looming, 150km of moderately hilly terrain. But with over 2000 competitors expected there'll be plenty of shelter. You can do it solo, or for the novice rider, there is the team relay option, with two to seven person teams to cover the 150km.

Download John Deans' 11 week training schedule here.

Download Andrew Patterson's training schedule here

Download Nutritional strategies to cycle Mt. Taranaki by Sarah Burkhart here.

Are you prepared for the big event? It's time to get that bike out, dust off the cobwebs and get into some earnest training in prepartion for the Yarrows Taranaki Cycle Challenge.

Bunch Riding

Riding in a bunch can be the most enjoyable experience if done in the right way. However, bunch riding can also be a huge pain if people in the group don't understand the rules. Everyone needs to know these rules for everyone's safety. Click here for more