ABOUT VELO PEAKS COACHING
Many coaches come from professional cycling backgrounds. They have always been fit and they understand performance at a high level.
That experience has value.
But my path was different.
There was a time when my weight was moving in the wrong direction and my health was not where it needed to be. I was a smoker. The first time I got on a bike I could not ride one kilometre without stopping to catch my breath.
There was no natural ability. No endurance base. No performance history.
Just a decision to change.
Progress in the beginning was measured in small improvements. One kilometre became two. Two became five. Eventually I realised I could ride for hours without stopping.
As the miles increased, something else began to change.
Cycling wasn't just improving my fitness. It was changing the way I approached life.
It taught me discipline when motivation disappeared. It taught me resilience when things became difficult. It gave me confidence that carried into my work, my family and every challenge beyond the bike.
That was the moment I realised something important.
Cycling is the vehicle. Life is the destination.
That philosophy has shaped everything I've done since.
My curiosity led me to study the science behind endurance performance. I wanted to understand how the human body adapts, why some athletes plateau while others continue to improve, and how busy people can achieve remarkable results without sacrificing the rest of their lives.
I studied aerobic development, fatigue management, nutrition and strength training. When I stopped guessing and started following structured, evidence-based training, my own progress accelerated.
Before long, friends and fellow cyclists began asking for help.
Their improvements didn't come from training harder.
They came from training smarter.
That was when I realised coaching wasn't simply an interest. It was something I genuinely loved.
Over the years, I've developed into an ultra-distance cyclist, completing events such as the Donegal 555, Mile Fáilte 1200 and numerous Audax rides. Those events weren't built on talent or motivation alone. They were built through consistency, patience and disciplined structure.
Today, I work primarily with busy parents and working professionals.
People who are balancing careers, family life and everyday responsibilities while still wanting to become fitter, healthier and stronger.
Because that's my life too.
I know what it's like to train before work. To fit sessions around family commitments. To make the most of limited time while still making meaningful progress.
That's why my coaching goes beyond simply writing a cycling plan.
Velo Peaks combines personalised cycling coaching, practical nutrition, strength and conditioning, and lifestyle coaching into one integrated system.
Every recommendation is made with the bigger picture in mind, because I don't believe becoming a better cyclist should come at the expense of your health, your family or the life you're trying to build.
I believe the opposite.
Done properly, cycling should make every part of your life better.
Every athlete I coach receives a personalised plan built around their schedule, recovery capacity, performance data and long-term goals. Coaching is delivered through TrainingPeaks, with regular analysis and adjustments to ensure progress remains consistent, measurable and sustainable.
Alongside years of practical coaching and endurance experience, I hold the following qualifications:
- Level 2 TrainingPeaks Accredited Coach
- Cycling Ireland Accredited Coach
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach
- Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Qualifications provide the knowledge.
Experience provides perspective.
But neither matters without trust.
That's why I intentionally work with a small number of athletes. It allows me to provide the attention, support and guidance that every client deserves.
Whether your goal is your first sportive, an ultra-distance adventure or simply becoming the healthiest version of yourself, my aim is the same:
To help you build a stronger body, a stronger mind and a better life.
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