Meet the coaches

Member experience is the cornerstone to our coaching DNA

Meet the coaches

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Member experience is the cornerstone to our coaching DNA

Road Cycling Academy Coaching Philosophy

Surprise and delight members with a hands-on approach to coaching and education about training. We aim to treat every member as an individual with their own goals. When it comes to your training we believe that enjoyment comes first. Therefore a major part of our philosophy involves integrating the rides you like to do with a structure that is proven. The idea is to implement this in a way that is also educational, so you can walk away with a knowledge-base, not just a daily workout plan. We work with you, whether that be in person, via email or video calls to give you the best advice and guide your training so you can take your cycling to the next level.

Our coaches

Cam Nicholls Managing Director & Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ AusCycling Development Coach
◼ ASCA Cycling Strength & Conditioning Coach (current study)

The key to my approach is ensuring we’re blending the rides you enjoy doing, with a structured approach. I typically like to work a two to one ratio, where we work 2 weeks hard, and one week easy. This approach ensures you get the most out of your high intensity training, and allows good rest and recovery periods, to properly absorb fitness adaptations.

Ryan Thomas Head Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ AusCycling Development Coach
◼ Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education (Hons)

My passion is to provide coaching that involves not only a cycling program, but provide advice about everything you should be doing to maximise your potential. I find a lot of value in developing relationships, communicating regularly and being open throughout the coaching process. I am a very passionate competitive cyclist myself and know what it takes to achieve goals on the bike. I am also a big supporter of doing what makes you happy and I endeavour to create a positive environment with every athlete I coach.

Danny Roberts-Clarke Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ B App.Sci (Exercise Physiology) and B App.Sci.Hons (Health Sciences)
◼ AusCycling Development Coach

I’ve long had a passion for science based, individualised coaching. The cookie cutter approach has never sat well with me, which is why I’m stoked to be working with RCA to help riders find what works for them and to really understand the principles of training. Beyond the science and numbers though, cycling is supposed to be fun… so you’re as likely to find me ripping a muddy berm on the mountain bike as hurting on the turbo trainer.

Georgie Whitehouse Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ B.Applied Social Science (Major in Counselling)
◼ PgD Psychology
◼ AusCycling Development Coach
◼ Cert III & IV In Fitness

I combine the mental and physical aspects of high performance and health to bring out the best in my athletes. I love working with people and finding the best approach that leaves space for life / work / relationships / wine, is appropriately challenging, builds on individual strengths and is fun! Having won two national titles, and represented Australia internationally, I not only draw from my academic background but also my personal experiences and passion to deliver up to date methods and practical guidance.

Ryan Cavanagh Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ 8yrs professional racing
◼ AusCycling Development Coach

For the past eight years I have been training and racing at an international level all over the world. This experience has given me deep learnings & insights on how to best incorporate a balanced and effective training program into someone's life (where external stressors already exist). No two people are the same and therefore no two programs should be the same. An individual will see the most physiological gains when all parameters are accounted for. For example; lifestyle, location, fitness history, general physiology and likes and/or dislikes are all carefully considered prior to tailoring a training program. A training program that aims to produce maximal adaptations from a volume of training that is practical for the individual.

Carter Bettles Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (University of Queensland)
◼ AusCycling Foundation Instructor

I’ve always been a strong believer in a science-based structured approach to training. Although this sounds complicated, in reality implementing this training around your lifestyle is simple! Still after 5+ years of structured cycling training, I am constantly seeing improvements. Don’t get me wrong, however, I love stopping at a cafe mid-ride or a brewery post-ride just as much as the next cyclist. But I believe that once we nail that balance between structured and enjoyable time on the bike, the sky is the limit.

Ben Treble Coach

QUALIFICATIOINS
◼ UCI Level 3 Cycling Coach
◼ Master in High Performance Sport (Current)
◼ Bachelor in Commerce and Bachelor in Science

I have a deep passion for the data and physiology. With a Sport Science background focussed on biochemistry and penchant for all things physiology + nutrition, I love helping athletes get the best out of themselves. Core to my approach is helping athletes navigate between the scientific literature (the lab) and what works in the real world. At the end of the day, the best program will be the one you have highest chance of long-term compliance with. That often means finding creative ways to keep it interesting and fun, while individualising to your goals.

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What Our Athletes Say

Julian Pedraza

Ireland

After using another online training platform, my FTP plateaued at 282 watts. I was keen for 300 though, so I turned to the Uplevel program. 12 weeks later I hit 311 watts. I also lost 7kg, without changing my diet.

Truman Carroll

Australia

In 12 weeks I increased my FTP on 218 watts to 300 watts on the dot. I translated that FTP onto the road by staying up the front with the best local riders.

Mitch Boyer

USA

In 12 weeks I raised both by FTP & V02 max by 15% respectively. But perhaps more importantly, the increase in strength & confidence has led me to crazy things on the bike I didn’t think were possible. Proof? Check our my YouTube channel 😀

Jeffry Morton

Australia

My FTP increase went from 224 watts to 323 watts in 12 weeks. I then went from C grade in my Club Zwift Sunday races, to winning A Grade. All within a few months.