"After following Simon's 12-week time trial program for the World Championships in 2004, my improvements were amazing. I increased my average watts by 55 watts (15% more power) for double the amount of time and at a lower heart rate.

Simon's ability to believe in you, and make you believe in yourself, goes a really long way in my experience. He understands the commitment cycling takes and understands that everyone is different. I recommend Simon to any athlete who wants to become a better cyclist. Not only is he my coach, but a good friend. Thanks for all your help!"

   
   
Daryl Impey, Team Barloworld Professional 2008
   
                       
 
   
 
I met Simon in 2001 when we rode on IBM Lotus together. Simon worked out our team training program for the year. It was clear that he had done a lot of research on training techniques, and spent a lot of time putting together a structured training schedule for us. The team's results spoke for themselves, as we proceeded to dominate the South African racing circuit.

Since then, I have incorporated many of Simon's training techniques, as well as his sound advise with regards to the right mental approach to racing and race tactics. I have also found Simon's off-season gym and core strength workouts to be tremendously beneficial.

Over the past few weeks, Simon has advised me on my build up towards the tour of Missouri and the World Championships. I started the tour of Missouri feeling super, and continued to feel great throughout the tour. I had my best TT ever, finishing 8th in a world class field. Simon was also a great help in giving me pointers and advise during the tour.

Simon is the man to speak to for anyone looking for a complete coach. He will help with training, diet, gym work, the right mindset, race tactics, anything to do with cycling. He has been involved in the sport for a long time, and has also raced on an international level. To me, this means a lot, as he has experience in the field as well as knowing the scientific aspect of training, unlike some other coaches who just know the theory.
Darren Lill, Team BMC Professional 2008
*Mark Adkison, Hors Categorie Photography                        
"Before I met Simon I was a category 3 racer who had a hard time finishing a race. Now I am leading the Florida Points Series (Cat 3) and winning races. Simon has a unique ability to understand my specific training needs and requirements. He is able to keep my fitness level high during the long Florida race season without overtraining. He also has an amazing ability to instill a new level of confidence on and off the bike.
There are many aspects of being a successful cyclist but 2 are vital: training with power and have Simon as a coach."
Clay Fawthorp, Florida Cat 3 Points Winner 2007
 
 
Before I started training with Simon as my coach, my best finish at a Norba National event as a semi pro in a XC race was 28th, and I consistently finished 10-20 minutes off the winner’s time in the South Eastern Regional Championship series. I began working with Simon in December 2006, and since then my improvements have been dramatic. I am currently leading the Norba National XC and short track XC series overall at the semi pro level and in the SERC series I am also wining races in a PRO/SEMI PRO Field. I am also the number 1 ranked semi pro in the entire nation! Simon has a way of not only making you a stronger rider with his very specific training simulating racing, he also has a unique way of instilling great confidence, which is as important as physical ability itself when it comes to winning big races. With Simon you get the whole package: a great coach as well as a good friend.
Robert Marion, BMC/KENDA ELITE MTB TEAM
 
"After five years off the bike, I had a lot of work to do. Simon's ability to understand my individual needs and keep things in perspective were pivotal for me coming back to the professional scene. I am excited and motivated to be working with him and can't wait to see what the future holds."
Josh Thornton, Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Professional
 
 
"Simon is a great person and easy to work with. As a coach he gives me a sense of direction and helps me build confidence in the areas I need in order to race at top levels."
Chris Scott, Florida Cat 1 racer
 
 
 

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