HELLO
Welcome! RIDEANDRACE is about the bicycle and our own physical and mental strength, ultra-endurance and adventure cycling, creating a connection, building long-term fitness, and helping cyclists become a better version of themselves.
The solutions provided are for all abilities and non-racer, and is primarily for ultra-endurance/distance formats such as 12 and 24 hours, self-supported and semi supported, multi-day stage and single-day racing and does extend to the shorter road, gravel and mountain bike formats.
Whether you want to improve your physical and mental health through cycling or prepare for a race RIDEANDRACE can help you achieve your cycling objectives, no matter your location.
ONE-ON-ONE
COACHING
A process that provides individualised training and guidance for cyclists of all abilities, both racer and non-racer with highly complex training needs and challenges.
TAILORED
PLAN
Tailored training solution built to your exact requirements, and give you the structure and direction without the price tag of hiring a coach.
PRE-BUILT
PLAN
Designed for most cyclists and the most cost-effective solution to structured training targeting specific phases, abilities or events.
ATHLETE
JOURNEY
Testimonial: "I really can't find the words to express how much working with a coach has changed my life. Rafeeq made me realize anything, not just finishing an ultra endurance mountain bike race is attainable. Without his help I would not be the person I am today.
My goal event was the Munga, an ultra endurance mountain bike race across a semi desert located in South Africa in the midst of summer. For 12 months I trained with Rafeeq from RIDEANDRACE and this is the first time in my life that I used a structured training plan and worked with a coach. He is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. I went into the event mentally and physically prepared for everything and despite it being a challenging event I felt strong throughout.
Thanks for the encouragement, pushing me to get fitter and stronger, guidance, training specificity and perfectly balanced preparation. I am immensely grateful for all of your effort and highly recommend this for anyone wanting to take on a challenge, no matter how big or small it may be."
Learn more about my first Munga here.
Sarah Atmore, ultra endurance cyclist.
FROM THE COACH...
Hi! I am Rafeeq, owner of RIDEANDRACE, and I help ultra-endurance/distance cyclists train (effectively) more efficiently.
My racing and training experience extends to 12 and 24 hours solo road and mountain bike racing, self-supported and semi supported ultra-endurance/distance racing, single-day, criteriums, time trials, XC, marathon and stage racing. I have a keen interest in solo bike challenges and adventure; I enjoy riding a bicycle far, I have a particular interest and expertise in ultra-distance and adventure cycling however, I do work with individuals who are interested in shorter distance cycling and individuals who want to use cycling as a medium to improve their overall well-being.
In my approach to providing a solution, the person comes first and not the athlete; the human element is the most important thing when helping you achieve your goal.
All accomplishments start with a decision to try. Let's get started.
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