Coaching
Spend a day with an experienced British Cycling Coach and improve your bike handling skills.
Charlie – Lead Off-Road Coach
Charlie’s passion is helping riders unlock their potential off-road. As Lead Coach at Herne Hill Velodrome, he works with everyone—kids learning bike control, adults finding their confidence, and racers chasing podiums. His sessions are practical, encouraging, and built around each rider’s goals.
A lifelong competitor himself, Charlie has raced cyclocross, MTB and gravel at every level, from local leagues to national events. He knows the demands of racing first-hand—and how to translate those skills into clear, confidence-building coaching. Beyond competition, he’s also a long-distance bikepacker and event organiser, always finding new ways to bring riders together.
With Charlie, you get more than just drills and feedback—you get the insight of a racer, the patience of a coach, and the energy of someone who simply loves riding bikes.
Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed Saturday’s CX training session in CP park. Well structured training for all levels (young or old). A fun morning in the great outdoors!
James Keen
Nov 2021
Enjoyed a great day out improving my gravel riding skills. A fun & supportive environment whatever your skill level.
Helen Millar
Sept 2021
I recently attended one of Charlie’s coached sessions at Crystal Palace Park. I am a BC Level 2 Coach but I still learnt a lot from Charlie. His session covered a lot of ground, but it never felt overwhelming and there was always ample opportunity to practice and perfect each technique he taught. There was a broad spectrum of ability within the group but each of us came away happy and a better bike handler.
Rob Drake
Oct 2021