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.
Training Solutions
For all abilities and non-racer, and primarily for ultra-endurance/distance formats such as 12 and 24 hours, 1000 km 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 prepare for a ride or race, or improve your physical and mental health through cycling RIDEANDRACE can help you.
All training solutions are built on and administered via the TrainingPeaks platform, and are compatible with fitness apps and devices such as: Apple Watch, Zwift, Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, Suunto, Rouvy, Tacx, Fitbit, Trainerroad, Sigma, PowerTap, MyFitnessPal and SRM.
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Athlete Journey
“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. Each session had a specific aim in preparing me for the race. I went into the event mentally and physically prepared for everything and despite it being a challenging event I felt strong throughout."
Sarah Atmore, Ultra-endurance Cyclist, Cape Town, South Africa
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“Thank you, Rafeeq, for your cycle training programs coupled with regular positive feedback provided with my road cycling training plans over the last 3 months. The improvement in power, lower heart rate, and general wellbeing are a direct result of your easy and simple to follow plans accessible on my TrainingPeaks. I am proud to be a RIDEANDRACE athlete at the youthful age of 56 years, I am looking forward to continued improvements with guidance from you."
Mark Derecourt, Road Cyclist, Perth, Western Australia
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From The
Coach
Hi! I am Rafeeq, owner of RIDEANDRACE, and I help ultra-endurance/distance cyclists train (effectively) more efficiently. I offer a holistic approach, the person comes first and not the athlete; the human element is the most important thing when helping a you achieve your goal.
I have a particular interest and expertise in solo ultra-distance and adventure cycling. However, I don't have all the answers, I understand the science of cycling and endurance as best as I can through research and continued learning.
What I do know is that consistency is essential, and real improvements take time; I am in it for the long haul when you work with me.