Why Personal Coaching?

Personal coaching is the ultimate form of training assistance you can get to improve your cycling ability. As a coach, I work with you to determine your goals, abilities and limitations. We put together an annual plan and then build a daily training plan fit around your goals, schedule and abilities. Through personal contact and online technology, I provide a customized daily training plans designedjust for you. Through constant feedback, I adjust and modify your training load and schedule as needed. Coaching begins with an assessment of current health and fitness, and includes periodic performance evaluation throughout the season to measure and guide incremental improvement.


Coaching is much more than development of a customized training plan, though. Of even greater value is the ongoing feedback between you and me, your coach. One of the most important roles that a coach plays is to provide objective feedback and guidance. As an athlete, it is difficult for your to separate your training from your emotions. I can objectively look at your work, your progress and attitude and help you appreciate the progress you are making even when you don't necessarily see it from your perpective. I can help you stay grounded and make steady, deliberate progress.

Personal Cycling Coaching Rates

Personal Coaching includes the following features:
- Customed daily training plan
- Unlimited email and phone contact with the coach
- Paid account on Training Peaks to receive and log your workouts
- Weekly training plan revision as necessary
- Quarterly fitness testing
- Ongoing feedback from coach on progress and heart rate data, when submitted.

$150 per month*
$840 for six month package
$1560 for 12 month package

 * Requires a minimum 3 months initial commitment

Power-based Coaching,
including analysis and interpretation using WKO+ software

Power-based Coaching includes the following features:
- Customed daily training plan
- Unlimited email and phone contact with the coach
- Paid account on Training Peaks to receive and log your workouts
- Weekly training plan revision as necessary
- Quarterly fitness testing
- Ongoing feedback from coach on progress
- Ongoing review and analysis of power data using WKO+ software

$199 per month*
$1135 for six month package for power based training
$2150 for 12 month package for power based training


* Requires a minimum 3 months initial commitment

Cycling-specific Strength Training Programs

 In-person instruction of an upper body and leg weight training program to complement their cycling training program.  Client meets with the coach at 24/7 X-Press Fitness Center in Des Moines or in their home to go through the workout and make adjustments as needed.  Programs are available for the off-season and for the outdoor cycling season.   Available to clients in the Des Moines, Iowa area only.

 $100 for plan with one hour in-person training session per season.

To learn more about coaching programs, and to contact Coach Ertl, email Coach@CyclesportCoaching.com