Born from a military mindset, our approach brings calm structure rather than rigid rules. We take the principles of discipline, consistency, and preparation, and translate them into training that works in the real world. Your plan is clear without feeling overwhelming, with each week building gently but purposefully on the last. You will always know what matters most, where to focus, and how each session supports your goal. Over time, steady, sustainable habits become real confidence. By race day, you do not feel drilled – you feel ready, grounded, and quietly sure of what you can do.
Ian McCaul
Ian left the regular military in 2021 after nearly nine years of service. A strong runner and cyclist who had passed some of the most physically demanding courses the Army has to offer, Ian went all in on cycling. As a newly qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, Ian applied structure and discipline to his training, progressing to compete in National B and National A road races. As a current Reservist Officer, Ian continues to represent the Army and Combined Armed Forces Road Cycling Team.
In endurance coaching, Ian brings the best of his military experience, planning, consistency, accountability and applies it in a way that supports rather than overwhelms. Ian builds clear, progressive programmes, with each training block shaped by performance data and your feedback. The result is training that builds resilience, confidence, and a calm readiness for race day which, done right, is almost as enjoyable and satisfying as the event itself.
As a Level 3 Personal Trainer, he applies sound strength and conditioning principles to help cyclists, runners and triathletes stay robust, move well, and perform better in their chosen discipline.
Ian applies many endurance training principles to general fitness training: structure, patience and consistency will always deliver the most rewarding results. No quick fixes here. No before and after photos. Just enjoyable progressive programming that makes you feel better!
Calum O’Connor
Calum grew up just south of Manchester on the edge of the Peak District, where he developed a lifelong passion for cycling. With over 20 years of racing experience in the UK and France, he has competed at the highest domestic level and gained a deep understanding of what it takes to perform on and off the bike.
After racing for the University of Edinburgh, Calum joined the Royal Navy, balancing flying helicopters with racing for the Royal Navy Cycling Team. This sparked his interest in training, performance, and the science behind improvement, which eventually led him to pursue Elite racing full-time in France.
He has achieved multiple notable results at the Elite level, including victories on the National Elite stage, podiums in the Coupe de France, and a top-20 GC finish in the 2024 UCI Tour of Mauritius. Alongside road racing, Calum competes in e-cycling, representing Wahoo Le Col in the Zwift Elite Grand Prix, using select races and longer rides to maintain form during the off-season.
A Level 3 Cycling Coach and member of the Association of British Cycling Coaches, Calum has spent seven years coaching cyclists from Elite and national-level backgrounds, as well as athletes of all abilities looking to improve performance, fitness, and confidence. A self-confessed data geek, he translates complex metrics into practical, personalised gains.
Calum’s coaching is centred on individualised, evidence-based training. He tailors programmes to each athlete’s unique body and performance profile, optimising training for maximum results. Working with female athletes, including those returning from injury and those who are peri- or postmenopausal, he carefully integrates the hormone cycle into training plans. Calum believes one-size-fits-all approaches do not work and that every programme should reflect the athlete’s physiology and specific needs.
