Michael Guilford   Rideabout

Michael takes a creative, athlete-centered approach to coaching, helping athletes find their inner source of motivation to achieve their goals. He uses knowledge from a wide range of sources, not just his racing experience.

"My aim is to be both an innovative and grounded support for riders. I have the persistence to stick at something and I am also ready to take a different angle on a problem.

My coaching philosophy is an athlete-centred one, I aim to draw from the rider the motivation and resources needed to achieve at the level they want to. I dont take a one-size fits all approach to coaching, as every rider has a different set core needs.

I am always looking to further my skills as a coach, by presenting myself with new learning oppurtunities and challenges. I take an interest in sports science literature and technilogical advances of cycling."

Qualifications

• Level 3 Road/TT British Cycling Coach
• Level 3 MTB (Trainee) British Cycling Coach
• Level 3 ABCC Coach
• First Aid at Work (HSE)
• 2.1 Masters Degree Civil Engineering University of Sheffield

Other Relevant Experience

• DBS Checked with BC for work with children
• Wattbike instructor
• Ballanceability instructor
• Experienced in scientific research and data analysis.
• 2nd category road racer
• Race experience in elite national timetrial, cyclocross, MTB and road racing