Level up your ride
This is the place to become a more informed, safe and skilled cyclist, so you can improve your performance on the road and smash your goals.
Take part in this interactive online course where you’ll learn from industry experts, increase your skills, get home safely and take your ride to the next level.
Register now for just $8/month for 12 months or $94.99 in full, and have course access for one year.
A course for intro-intermediate cyclists
Optimize My Ride is for cyclists who have just begun their cycling journey, or those who have a few events under their belt already.
This online course sets you up for success. We’ve bought together industry experts to share their experience and teach you their knowledge.
We cover all the essentials you need – no more searching for multiple how to videos on multiple websites. We cover it all, from setting up your bike, to riding in traffic, bunches, ascending and descending hills, through to your race day preparation. We guarantee you’ll finish the course feeling more confident and have the ability to improve your performance on the bike.
Interactive online platform
Learn everything you need to smash your goals in your next cycling event, in a fun and informative way. Optimize My Ride is hosted on an interactive learning platform that takes you through videos and quizzes. You can complete the course in approximately 1.5 hours, come and go at any time - it doesn’t have to be completed at once. We encourage you jump around the modules as you please, come and go when it suits you, re-watch the videos. By signing up you’ll have course access for one year.
Course modules
Through our online platform we will step you through 6 modules, covering the following topics:
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Justin Ralph – Physiotherapist and Bike Fitter.
In this module Justin shows you how to set up your bike, including crucial elements - seat height, saddle pressure and bike length. He also covers body position and mobility for comfort and performance.
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This module covers both the basic and advanced skills you need to ride effectively in a bunch. You'll be ale to see from a birds-eye-view, side view and on the bike view. From rotating and rolling through in one or two lines, to when to effectively feed. We talk about the do's and don'ts so you can master this crucial part of your next cycling event.
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Regan Gough & Jessie Hodges – NZ track cycling Olympians.
This module includes some helpful tips and demonstrations to follow when riding in traffic. We then break down the crucial skills to help you feel more safe and confident on your bike across all environments.
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Regan Gough - NZ track cycling Olympian.
Master the skill of both ascending and descending in this hills module. Regan provides us with demonstrations of techniques both in and out of the seat, what lines to follow and gear changes, to name a few.
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Chris O’Connor – Bike mechanic.
To succeed on the road you'll want your bike in tip top shape. In this module, expert bike mechanic Chris covers the bike maintenance essentials you need. From tyre pressure to chain alignment, you'll finish this module feeling much more confident on how to ensure your bike performs on event day.
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Ross Machejefski and Regan Gough.
This final module covers training tips for you to consider before your event. Ross gives you the inside word on training load, nutrition, hydration and injury prevention.
Also included is a bonus video with interview with Olympian Regan Gough around how he prepares for race day.
In a team, school or corporate group?
If you’ve got multiple people interested in optimizing their ride, get touch with us and we can hook you up with a group deal and/or customised package.
