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Welcome to Velolab

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Our Mission

At Velolab we are passionate cyclists and seasoned coaches dedicated to helping you reach your cycling goals. Whether your a beginner looking to ride your first century or an experienced athlete preparing for a race, we offer tailored strategies to evaluate your performance and help you reach your goals.

Who Are We

Michael
Michael Jones

Michael has been competing in national and provincial road cycling events since the age of 23. During this time he has podiumed at nationals & provincials in South Africa in both road and time trial cycling disciplines and in road at New Zealand nationals. He has had the privilege to represent New Zealand in the 2015 and 2016 UCI Grand Fondo World Amateur Cycling Championships.

During his years of racing at Elite level he was also studying and then later working full time, so he understands what is required to gain the most within limited time constraints.

Michael has undertaken Level 1 and 2 BikeNZ Cycling Coaching courses and uses the knowledge and 8 years of coaching experience, in conjunction with his training, racing and technical experience, to provide individualized training programmes.

John
John Rich

John has a solid academic background, holding a degree in recreation management, and a Masters of Applied Science with honours in recreation management from Lincoln University. He has also undertaken Level 1 and 2 BikeNZ Cycling Coaching courses. John has also been coaching cycling for 8 years, and competing in road cycling for over 20 years.

John currently competes at masters level and over the years has achieved good finishes at most of New Zealand’s better known cycling races. He also regularly competes in endurance running events. He has a particular interest in nutrition and sports psychology, and their value to athletes of any ability.

He currently coaches road cycling at all levels, including masters, juniors, male and female, and also works with Paralympic hand cyclists, providing individualized training programmes.

What Our Clients Say

Jonathan

"Velolab has been instrumental in helping me achieve my cycling goals since 2013. Their professionalism and expertise set them apart, and I would confidently recommend Velolab to cyclists of all levels, from beginners to elites."

Paul

"Mike has been a very supportive and knowledgeable coach for me. He has coached me to two National age group titles and a number of placings.

In 2022 we set a programme that enabled me to complete a Tour of Southland. Mike is an accomplished coach who understands the challenges that athletes who have jobs, families and other commitments face."

Alan

"I have been coached by the Velolab team for several years, during this time I have achieved more than I could have hoped for, the Velolab team deliver in all aspects of coaching, coupled with excellent performance feedback, motivation, and personal accountability"

Tiffiney

"I have always felt incredibly supported and motivated under the velolab coaching team. Mike being my primary coach is always one step ahead with my events and touches base regularly ….which is super encouraging that he has my back.

John also helps with nutrition advice and together over the years I have reached some great achievements including winning the New York marathon in the women’s hand cycling division in 2016…… and ……World Champs always finishing in the top 10. I find velolab to be totally professional and incredibly supportive as a coaching duo that have totally met my needs for the last 15 years. "

Jonathan

"Velolab has been instrumental in helping me achieve my cycling goals since 2013. Their professionalism and expertise set them apart, and I would confidently recommend Velolab to cyclists of all levels, from beginners to elites."

Paul

"Mike has been a very supportive and knowledgeable coach for me. He has coached me to two National age group titles and a number of placings.

In 2022 we set a programme that enabled me to complete a Tour of Southland. Mike is an accomplished coach who understands the challenges that athletes who have jobs, families and other commitments face."

Alan

"I have been coached by the Velolab team for several years, during this time I have achieved more than I could have hoped for, the Velolab team deliver in all aspects of coaching, coupled with excellent performance feedback, motivation, and personal accountability"

Tiffiney

"I have always felt incredibly supported and motivated under the velolab coaching team. Mike being my primary coach is always one step ahead with my events and touches base regularly ….which is super encouraging that he has my back.

John also helps with nutrition advice and together over the years I have reached some great achievements including winning the New York marathon in the women’s hand cycling division in 2016…… and ……World Champs always finishing in the top 10. I find velolab to be totally professional and incredibly supportive as a coaching duo that have totally met my needs for the last 15 years. "

Coaching Options

Service option 1

Initial Assessment
(2 hour session):

  • Max Heart Rate Establishment
  • Peak Power
  • Build Personal Profile
  • Set Goals and Develop Annual Training Plan
Additional Services

Additional Services:

  • Online Interactive Training Programme
  • Ongoing Communication and Feedback
    (Customer Initiated)
  • Racing Tactics / Strategy

Other One-Off Services

Please contact John or Mike at Velolab to discuss other services and to quote specific requirements. We are happy to offer something to suit your exact needs.

Pricing

Summary and prices for coaching provided by Velolab:
$35 per week

Minimum Membership Length: 4 Months

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Address

Adams Road
Thornton Bay, RD5
Thames, New Zealand

Phone
Coaches Contact Details

John Rich:
027 4902 632

Michael Jones:
027 3100 527

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