Katie Scott winning
Performance Cycling Coaching

Coaching for cyclists who want to ride better, not just train more.

Weekly 1:1 calls. Personalised plans. Event preparation. Arrive on the start line with a plan.

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A small roster by design — every athlete gets our full attention

Sound familiar?

You're putting in the work.
It's just not adding up.

Cyclist riding alone, working hard on a flat road

I'm training more but improving less.

You pushed through the early gains. Now the same effort gives less back. That's not a motivation problem — it's a structural one.

Cyclist checking data on a bike computer, looking uncertain

I can't tell if I'm tired or just unfit.

When every session sits in the middle, nothing is easy enough to recover from and nothing is hard enough to improve you. The grey zone is where progress goes to die.

Screen with multiple open training articles and tabs

I've read everything and I'm more confused.

Polarised, pyramidal, sweetspot, threshold — every article contradicts the last. More information didn't bring clarity. It brought noise.

Athlete training hard, but not performing well

I train well, but I don't get results.

Understanding your goal and its demands and how that translates to your strengths and weaknesses is the key to success. It's not just about the work you do.

How we see it

The problem isn't effort.
It's where the effort goes.

You can't shout at flowers to grow.

You tend to them — the right conditions, consistently applied. Training works the same way. Not harder. Better timed.

How we think about training →

Marginal gains only apply when you've already made the massive gains.

Most cyclists are optimising the 1% before they've nailed the 99%. We start where it actually matters.

Learn your engine — how it runs, what makes it tick, what breaks it.

Sweet spot and FTP-based training didn't work for you? It's not the effort. It's that nobody showed you how your body actually responds.

What you actually get

You stop second-guessing.You stop carrying the questions.You just ride.

Get a coach who understands your life, your season, and where you’re actually trying to get to.

Every week, without exception

Not a check-in.
A conversation.

Coach and athlete in relaxed conversation

The weekly call is where training gets made — not scheduled. We look at how the week actually felt, what the numbers showed, and where the gaps are.

LifeWhat the week asked of you beyond the bike
DataWhat the numbers showed — and where they fell short
PlanThe next seven days, built around what we just found

Plans tell you what to do.

We figure it out together.

The limit of data

Tuesday felt heavy.
But why?

Close-up of cycling computer showing training data
Power output↓ Below target
Heart rate↑ Elevated
Training load✓ Should be fine

The data flags something — but can’t explain it. One question changes the whole prescription.

Was it…

The session?Work stress?Poor sleep?Illness?

Data narrows the question.

Conversation answers it.

What we actually measure

We read the signals
you can’t log.

Athlete mid-effort, face showing real exertion

Fatigue, anxiety, motivation, life stress — none of these appear in a power file. But they shape everything about how your body responds this week. When the data and the feeling disagree, the feeling usually wins.

SensationHow the effort actually felt — not just the wattage
Load vs. lifeWhat else the week asked of you
PatternWhether this is a signal or just noise
AdjustmentWhat changes, and what stays the course

It won't show in the data.

But it shapes your whole week.

What you leave with

A week that
makes sense.

Cyclist on open road, calm and purposeful

By the end of the call, you know exactly what the next seven days look like — and why. Not “follow this plan” — but “here’s what we’re building, and here’s the reasoning.”

Without thisA plan to follow, a calendar to tick off, questions you carry alone
With thisA week built around your life with a logic you understand. Delivered straight to your device, however works for you.

No more second-guessing.

A week with logic you can feel.

The range is the point

And whatever else this week throws at you. The conversation is the product.

How much it costs

One price. You're paying for our time and commitment — you decide how to use it.

Everything included. No tiers.

  • Weekly 1:1 call
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Course analysis for your key events
  • Block-level planning & reviews
  • Data reviewed in context
  • Delivered your way

Monthly coaching

£120/ month

Cancel any time. No setup fees. No contracts.

No commitment. Just a conversation.

Targeting an event

Sportive riders and amateurs who want structure, confidence, and a clear plan for the season.

Racing seriously

Club riders through to elite-level racers. The same rigour that took our athletes to national wins.

Who you'd work with

Elite experience. Honest approach.

The methodology that took athletes to national wins and European racing — applied with the same rigour to sportive riders and recreational cyclists.

Jamie

Jamie

Course Analysis & Race Craft

Ex semi-professional cyclist. Course analysis, race tactics, and making data human. Core belief: the body isn't a machine, and coaching should never hurt someone.

Ifan

Ifan

High Performance Coach

The science and structure behind everything we build. Elite cycling development and periodisation — the methodology that took Jess to national wins and European racing.

Jess

Jess

Coach & Personal Trainer

Ex-professional cyclist and CIMSPA Level 3 PT. She's been the athlete in this team — which means she knows what it feels like to receive coaching, not just deliver it. Leads our lifestyle and fitness work.

From our athletes

Real people. Real progress.

Results across road, gravel, and MTB — from elite race wins to first sportive finishes. Every athlete, the same process.

Adam Howell racing
RoadGravel

Adam Howell

19 · South West · Cat 1 / Elite racer

The training they set is flexible with my work and lifestyle and makes it a lot less stressful.
National Win — East Cleveland Classic
National Series Leader
5th at Gralloch
5th at Lincoln GP National Series
Katie Scott racing
RoadCXGravelMTB

Katie Scott

Elite · Women’s road & cross

There is a lot more to it than just training sessions and numbers — the holistic support is truly unique.
2nd — Castle Combe
12th — Cicle Classic
38th Stage 2 — Women’s Tour of Britain
Travis Bramley racing
Gravel

Travis Bramley

Gravel specialist

They genuinely care about my performance and well-being.
1st — Exeter Gravel Races
3rd — Dirty Reiver
Jess Finney racing
RoadMTB

Jess Finney

Elite · Road & MTB

Sweet spot and training based on FTP never worked for me. Discovering how my body actually worked suddenly transformed my training.
National Win — Cicle Classic
5th — National MTB Champs
Matty Houlberg racing
Road

Matty Houlberg

U23 · Road

Concentrate on what matters — keeping my training purposeful and simple.
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During weekly meetings, they have used a scientific approach to training. They also support me with pre-race tactics and other technique-based aspects of the sport. They provide much more support than just a training plan, massively helping me to progress with the psychological aspect that comes with training, racing, and life balance. They’re always friendly to talk to and happy to explain what each training session is for, and work with me and my ideas.

4th — U23 Men’s National Road Race Series
6th — Dornan Rás Mumhan 2024
Paul Marsden racing
MTB

Paul Marsden

MTB · Age group racer

“Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” With Jess I have both — teacher and doer.
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As someone with a job that keeps me on my feet and involves unpredictable hours, having ongoing support and guidance has taken away the stress of trying to manage my schedule on my own. Their flexibility and willingness to make regular adjustments to my training week have been a game-changer.

9th — MTB South Regional Divs
9th — Isle of Wight MTB

Common questions

Things worth knowing first.

How is this different from TrainerRoad or an AI coaching app?

Apps prescribe sessions. We prescribe weeks — and we listen. Every Monday we have a real conversation about how last week went, what's coming up, and what needs to change. No app can hear the difference between 'I'm tired' and 'I'm cooked'. If you already know how to execute a session, the gap isn't more sessions. It's context.

Do I need a power meter, a smart trainer, or any specific kit?

No. Power and heart rate help narrow the question, but they don't answer it. We've coached athletes from £500 setups to full aero kit with the same rigour. If you have data, we'll interpret it. If you don't, we'll work with feel — and that's a rich data source in its own right.

What if I travel, get sick, or can't train for a week?

That's exactly why the weekly call exists. Life happens — work trips, kids, colds, bad weeks. A generic plan doesn't account for any of that. We rebuild the week around what's real. Missing days isn't failure; it's information we use to adapt.

I'm not racing — is this still for me?

Yes. Most of our athletes aren't racing in any formal sense. They're training for sportives, for fitness, for the ride of their life next summer, or just because they want to feel strong on the bike. Performance doesn't mean racing. It means improving at whatever you've chosen to improve at.

How long until I see results?

The first few weeks usually bring more clarity than fitness — you'll understand what you're doing and why. Meaningful fitness change typically shows up at 8–12 weeks, with bigger gains over 6 months as the foundations compound. We're playing the long game. Most of our athletes stay with us for years, not months.

What's the minimum commitment?

Monthly rolling, cancel any time. No contracts, no lock-ins, no setup fees. If it stops being useful, it stops being paid for. We want you working with us because it works, not because you signed something.

Can I try before committing?

Two ways. First, book a free 20-minute call — we'll talk through where you're at and whether we can help, and you can get a feel for how we work. Second, take us up on a free course analysis for any event you're targeting. Either route, you'll see the quality of thinking before you pay anything.

Ready when you are

Let's have a conversation.

Twenty minutes is enough to work out whether we're the right fit. No obligation, no hard sell — if it's not right, we'll say so.

Free 20-minute call

Pick a time that works for you. Jamie or Jess will call you back — no prep needed, just a chat about where you are and where you're headed.

Prefer email? hello@qdoscoaching.com