Cycle Coaching Testimonials From Experts and Clients

"I have known Jon a while now. And I know that he is passionate about this sport, in particular the training aspect, getting the best out of somebody is a job that is right up his street.

I am sure that if you try his methods you will not be disappointed. Being a coach is not only about watts per kg, there is also the motivating, the follow up, the problem solving, the list goes on, And its in these areas that Jon will come into his own."

"I have known Jon Sharples for around 10 years now. As a sport scientist working with elite cyclists, it was pleasure to be introduced to Jon. The ‘pocket rocket’ regularly came to the labs at the University of Brighton for testing and to help out on research projects that were running.

Jon was always a good rider who could rise to the occasion. Never afraid to try new ideas, seek feedback and always determined to give his best, Jon has always been a pleasure to work with. Over the years Jon has had a thirst for extra knowledge about how to improve his and others performances. With his drive and determination I expect Jon to be a good coach. Jon is very approachable, easy to get on with and has a very likeable manner. I wish him every success in his quest for success."

"Jon Sharples has been a fundamental part of the teams success in completing the South Downs 'Way in a Day' 103mile Mountain Bike event; and in turn raising £12,000 for Child Cancer Charity CLIC Sargent. After 4 months of training with Jon I feel my core strength has improved enormously, I also completed the £155K Southern Sportive feeling strong. TrainSharp is my secret weapon in going fast on or off road." – Martin Rowark – Vc Ingear

"As a new comer to cycling, in fact a new comer to exercise after a 20years of “body abuse” Jon Sharples has helped me to gain much more than just a reasonable level of fitness.

At the grand old age of 42 I smoked two packets of cigarettes a day, drank copious amounts of alcohol, ate anything and everything (bad), did no form of exercise what so ever, using a perceived “globe trotting” live style as my excuse. As an owner of a multi million pound company I don’t respond well to being told what to do, so a real challenge for someone to “sort me out.”

Two years later, with the guidance, attention and expertise of Jon I have lost around 5 stone in weight, the “body abuse” has now stopped and I’m able to enjoy exercise, it’s not a chore, it’s a real enjoyment. Jon has “life-coached” me throughout, helping me understand that living a healthy lifestyle is actually a very nice way to conduct yourself. Surely, I can now ride a bike, but the whole encounter has been much more than that.

Jon posses’ superb motivational skill, every little achievement was rewarded by praise and encouragement, nothing was too major, Jon broke my schedule down into easy to understand and comprehend instructions. Adjusting the training as we went to suit my ever-changing workload and life style.  Whilst originally I found the training programs very tough both physically and mentally, they became easier and as my fitness levels improved, the hours then required to maintain this fitness reduced. In my first year I completed two French sportifes at around 155 km each, and competed in the East Sussex Hard Riders TT, all of which were superb experiences. The fact that Jon actually won the event gave us all an added lift.

I have been working with Jon and Sean for about two years now and have been reaping in the benefits mentally as well as physically. I think that without their training help and personal motivation I would not be in the position I am in now, which is racing at a high level in Europe and chasing a professional contract.

TrainSharp has the perfect mix or years of professional racing experience combined with high tech training and testing methods to develop anyone into a better rider/racer. Based for my 2nd season in Brittany, France racing for Division 1 espoir team BIC 2000
2009 results
. 1st TTT Tour CABA 1,2,3 21/06 + White Jersey
. 1st Fouesnant 1,2,3 13/06
. 7th Auray Semi Noct. 1,2,3 11/06
. 5th Brest Cours D'Ajot 1,2,3 09/06
. 15th Souvenir Jean Floch Elite 05/06
. 15th Moncontour Elite 01/06
. 65th GC Tour de Bretagne 25-01/05
. 20th, Clohars Carnoet 1,2,3 17/05
. 6th, Kernevel 1,2,3 16/05
. 18th, Serent 1,2,3 10/05
. 21st, Circuit D'Armorique Elite 11/04
. 29th, Guégon Elite 29/03
. 31st, Circuit du Morbihan Elite 15/03
. 24th, Chantonnay Elite 21/02

I found out about TrainSharp from reading about jon in Cycling weekly. Jon is very knowledgeable about all aspects of cycling and performance from race preparation to aerodynamics, he has helped me work in a more structured approach and really helped motivate me to reach my goals"
2009 - results
1st surrey 5 day
1st stage 2 tour of the south
1st essex festival rr
1st cycle kingdom classic
1st toachim gp
1st evans eastway finale
1st brighton mitre hillclimb
1st sussex hill climb champs

"Jon at TrainSharp focused and tailored a program around personal goals I set. His communication, advice and monitoring helped ensure my body was responding. Performance has improved and each year seems to have built on previous years successes.

Since following training set by Jon my cycling achievements have risen to collecting prizes at National levels.

• (Masters Category) National circuit time trail SILVER medal ‘06
• National Championship 25mile time trial Team GOLD medal ’07
  (alongside Michael Hutchinson and Pete Tadros!)
• National TTT (team time trial) SILVER medal ‘07

The list goes on but these are my favourite.

My goals for 2008 have moved on from pure cycling. With Jon’s help i have made a great entry into the local triathlon scene. This year’s results have been more than I expected."

• A superb time of 1.22.33 for the Brighton half marathon.
• 1st place Steyning Triathlon
  
• 7th place at Sussex Triathlon
  
• 10th place East Grinstead Triathlon

"Jon has been passionate about improving my performances since 2007, ‘my goals became his goals’. He ensured that my training was effective and enjoyable delivering quantifiable and qualified results.”

Every training area was analysed to see where we could maximise fitness and make improvements for the training hours I had available to spend each week.

With his help I have achieved National TT ‘team’ Championship medals and top 10 placings in National events.

• 9th Place National 10 ~2007
  
• 7th Place National 25 ~ 2007

2007 saw me set an all time best TT season, 16 wins and 8 course records!

Jon at TrainSharp coaching helped me do this by fitting my training into a schedule including full time work and a young family.

For busy, on the go type people, the Jon Sharples way of training will return greater rewards for much less time and effort.”

"Six months ago, I contacted Sean Yates regarding my current state of fitness, he suggested I contacted Jon at trainsharp.
To date Jon has been an excellent ‘virtual coach’. Through internet and phone contact, Jon has been an superb motivator, constantly supportive and listened, most importantly to my needs and helped me work towards my goals.
When there have been bad days in racing and training, Jon has always been able to put a positive spin to the outcome keeping me focused and boosted..  in this short space my road racing abilities have improved and I have achieved PB’s in my timetrials.

Regarding the technical side of cycling, Jon has always advised me of any new kit or equipment and adjustments that will gain greater maximized results ~ every second counts!
I am looking forward to long cycling relationship, hopefully building on our results as I feel I am just getting stronger month by month!

Even whilst I am based in Ireland, I can strongly recommend ANY rider to team up with TrainSharp as you will only wish you had met Jon  years ago!
Good luck with your racing!..."

"Jon’s training ideas and techniques helped motivate me to reach my goals and achieve a higher level. His motivation and advice was always there, helping me plan for the next big race.

Jon’s training ideas and techniques helped motivate me to reach my goals and achieve a higher level. His motivation and advice was always there, helping me plan for the next big race” Shaun Reed- Southern Counties road Race Champion + numerous other wins!"

"I have always from an early age enjoyed cycling, mainly for fun and for keeping fit with the majority of the time riding on my own as I had not been involved in the club scene. This changed in 2005 when I joined a local club as I wanted to do more riding on a regular basis and this seemed the ideal way to meet new riders and get more involved in regular group rides.

The club also had a lot of riders who were in to time trialling and never having done any racing before decided to have a go at my first time trial which was an evening club 8 mile event. After finishing the race, feeling sick and dizzy as I had never before ridden at that effort I felt strangely elated at achieving a finish in a faster time than I had imagined I could and found that secretly I had a competitive streak. I did a few more club events to gain confidence and then did a couple of open events which really opened my eyes to how fast people could go, and from this I decided as I wasn’t getting any younger I wanted to see what I could achieve as a personal best. To achieve this I realised I needed to get some proper coaching and I was then introduced to Jon by a member from the club I joined who had been coached by him and had successfully year on year reduced his times and achieved PB after PB.

I initially had a max test done in mid 2007 to see what my power output was and from this I was given my personal training zones and how and I needed to use them to make the  improvements I was seeking.
I was also given advice on how to get the bike set up for time trialling and what parts made the biggest improvements.
I used these for the following events I had entered and my times continually improved so from this I then arranged for personal coaching on a one to one basis with weekly training schedules.
This was done for the remaining 8 week period of the races I had planned to ride and from this I was able to achieve a PB in every race entered.

The coaching is now ongoing and I have managed to learn so much about what my body can do with the right amount of training and rest and I know that every hour I am training is only going to make further improvements for the coming season.

2007 achievements

• Reduction of over 7 minutes on previous “25” time and winning best improvement for a local “25”
• Reduction of 1 min 37 secs on previous “10”

TT PBs

• 10mile TT - 24:12
• 25mile TT - 1:03:17

Jons scientific Knowledge and his approach to training and his encouragement has made all the difference for me to set and to reach my own goals and I know that if it can work for me it can work for you to"

I met Jon through a mutual friend. I have a young family and a long work commute so with training time at a premium John has provided me with a personalized program that is both manageable whilst also specific. His program has made me more aware of being structured but also the importance of rest periods.
I have had several good results this season and have gone from 4th cat to 2nd cat in the space of 5 races, which I attribute to using Jon's training plan. Jon is a very approachable person who gives great feedback and I would thoroughly recommend him to any cyclist wanting to get the best out of themselves.
It's all in the name - "Trainsharp" - you won't be disappointed.

After a few years of cycling i decided to give road racing a go and was rudely awakened by the sheer pace of each race. I finished none of my first 3 and lost heart but then looked for a coach to help me understand where i needed to and most importantly how to improve. I researched a few coaches and gave Jon a call and after my initial consultation i knew it would work.
Jon sets my training each week and takes into account lifestyle and how many hours training can be done in a week. I was very surprised to find recovery days being very important and followed the training all through winter and spring and rolled up at my first road race 2009 and got a 2nd place in a veteran's race.
I was very pleased and now instead of not being able to make the distance, I now finish races and even compete in the final bunch sprints thanks to the training. Jon's ideas and schedules are very good and will help achieve the goals you would be looking for, and somehow i have managed to combine training, workload and family successfully.

Having known Jon for quite a few years on the racing circuit, i wanted to speak to someone to give me some fresh ideas and a more structured training approach. Jon was great to talk to in regard to getting my pacing & gearing strategies right in time trials.
He is very enthusiastic & very motivated as a coach.

TrainSharp gave me a lot of confidence in my ability after our initial consultation and performance assessment which clearly showed my potential.
The easy tests that were set up, were like something off a British cycling team - which really encourages you and creates a whole new dimension to cycling, a more enjoyable dimension"

Having spent many years just riding my bike for fun to reach a level of fitness which enabled me to hang on in third cat road races and survive In-Gear's Wednesday training rides I decided that it was time to put some structure to my training and make the most of the limited time I had available for training.
After initial assessments and discussions to agree goals for the season; Jon created weekly training schedules which were tailored specifically to meet my needs and aspirations. Any changes I need to make due to work and family commitments are made and a revised schedule is provided however short the notice.
Jon's encouragement and motivational skills are exceptional and he has the ability to enable you to reach your goals and then go beyond them. I have made improvements in every race I have competed and achieved a personal best in a "10". Jon has rekindled my enthusiasm for racing and in particular time trials and I now have the belief that I can continue improving.
I would encourage anybody wishing to improve there performance to contact TrainSharp.

I contacted Jon at TrainSharp towards the end of the 2008 TT season after hitting a plateau in my TT time's. I decided to get a coach to help, Jon At TrainSharp seemed a great choice as he had great knowledge of local TT course's and had raced at the top level.
Since last autumn Jon has shown me how to organize training with an easily understandable breakdown of the year. Using a weekly training plan and using power based training Jon has improved my TT times over distances 10-100 miles. Jon has also given me great tips on hydration and nutrition as well as bike setup.
My racing now seems to improve every time I compete which is thanks to Jon at TrainSharp.
If you are serious about improving your fitness then a tailor made training plan from TrainSharp is the way forward.

I have been riding my bike and racing on and off for 20 years and never had any professional coaching. Having spent a small fortune on equipment, I thought I should invest in some professional coaching to try and improve the most important piece of equipment.me! So I contacted Jon and arranged some tests.
I was very impressed with Jon's professional setup. Jon has a very friendly approach while giving you the facts, figures and advice that really matters. He's extremely passionate at improving me as a rider and has a genuine interest and enthusiasm.
Jon's coaching advice and program of training is very effective and is based around maximising my potential as an athlete. So if you want to make the most of your abilities I thoroughly recommend you Train Sharp!

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