One of the biggest influences on our physical, mental and emotional performance is the quality of our sleep, yet by many this is still a very neglected area of self care and preparation For decades it’s been fashionable for people, especially those in high power business and leadership positions, to declare how little sleep they get and how early they get up to “get sh*t done!”. Yet many studies repeatedly …Read More
What are the benefits of a sprint tactics clinic?
Why should you do a sprint tactics clinic? While riders will spend countless hours practicing flying 100’s and 200’s, very few regularly practice their actual race tactics. Of course it is important to be fast, but races are mainly won by tactics, especially at the masters and amateur level. At last years national masters championships nearly half the titles were won by riders who weren’t the fastest in qualifying! Clearly …Read More
PCC Clinics and regular training sessions 2018 season
PCC Clinics and regular training sessions 2018 season **ALWAYS CHECK EACH TRACKS CALENDAR FIRST IN CASE OF A SESSION BEING CANCELLED** PCC Structured Sprint Session Every Monday 7-9pm, Velo Sports Center Carson Structured sprint workouts designed to improve all aspects of your sprint ability using various sprint training drills. These will include moto-paced exercises, skills sessions and practice tactics exercises. We will run through all the various sprint disciplines as …Read More
Welcoming new PCC Coach Larry Nolan
All of us at Performance Cycle Coaching are especially excited to announce Coach Larry Nolan joining us as part of the PCC coaching team. A coach of over 25 years plus experience, Larry brings a real passion for helping others achieve and even surpass their aims and we are delighted to have him join us. Although often too humble to share it, Larry is a world-renowned masters athlete in his …Read More
Performance Cycle Coaching Pursuit and Team Pursuit clinic Velo Sports Center 1-3 September 2017
Performance Cycle Coaching Pursuit and Team Pursuit clinic, Velo Sports Center 1-3 September 2017 “Although anyone who instructs an athlete in their sport is considered a coach, a select few go above and beyond any expectation. My experience with Lee Povey of Performance Cycle Coaching has been a stellar example of this concept. Not only did Lee give me the fitness goals and tools to get fast on the track, …Read More
USA National Masters Track Championships, Rock Hill, SC 2017
USA National Masters Track Championships 2017 Wow what a week! Delighted for my athletes and teammates to defend their “Best All-around Team” award, well done to the Hammer Racing Team and East Point Track Club for pushing us so close. A well-deserved result after the hard work they have all put in to get here in the best shape possible. Coach John Cheetham and I are very proud of …Read More
Why do a sprint cycling tactics clinic?
Why should you do a sprint tactics clinic? While riders will spend countless hours practicing flying 100’s and 200’s, very few regularly practice the actual race tactics. Of course it is important to be fast, but races are mainly won by tactics, especially at the masters and amateur level. At last year’s national masters championships nearly half the titles were won by riders who weren’t the fastest in qualifying! Clearly …Read More
Performance Cycle Coaching Pursuit and Team Pursuit clinic Hellyer Velodrome 3-4 June 2017
Performance Cycle Coaching Pursuit and Team Pursuit clinic Hellyer Velodrome 3-4 June 2017 Led by PCC head endurance Coach John Cheetham and Introducing PCC Aerodynamics and time-trial specialist Coach Ingmar Jungnickel who has worked with the German national track team and many professional riders and teams such as Etixx-Quickstep and Boels-Dolmans This two day clinic will cover specific drills to improve every aspect of your pursuit and team pursuit. It …Read More
Training program guidelines for junior and developing track cycling sprinters
Training program guidelines for junior and developing track cycling sprinters BY PCC Head Coach Lee Povey Racing age 12 and under Fun only, one or two sessions a week with no physical training emphasis, only skills work. These sessions should be seen as play. Examples such as Slow riding skills, add obstacles like cones to ride around, add skills such as a bottle to pick up and move Pace-line warm …Read More
Performance Cycle Coaching Velo Sports Center Clinics
Performance Cycle Coaching Velo Sports Center Clinics We are excited to announce the dates of our Sprint and Gate Start clinics this season at the Velo Sports Center in Carson, LA, California. These Clinics are a great opportunity for those who want to improve their technical and tactical skills in a fun and encouraging environment. We are here to help you be the best you can be! PCC head coach …Read More