Coaching
Changing lives since 1999
Our Vision is to use the bike to make a positive impact in the lives of those we journey with.
Coaching Programs
What we do.
NUTRITIONAL COACHING
We partner with knowledgeable and experienced specialists to influence your relationship with food and/or fuel performance.
Email to Johann
life@absolutemotion.co.za
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
Our one-on-one Coaching Interventions offer solutions for Road, MTB, Gravel, E-racing, Track Cyclists and Multi-Sport.
Club level
Beating your yesterday.
Elite & Pro level
Racing is your life.
E-Racing
You love the indoors.
TRAINING PLANS
We offer multiple training plans from general fitness to race specific.
- Note: Training plans offer a structural guide to achieving a once-off goal whilst, one-on-one coaching takes your life-style and long term goals into consideration through a close coach-athlete relationship.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHING
We have a network of strength and conditioning partners across South Africa that work with us to develop a strength and conditioning plan to support your racing schedule.
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
Our one-on-one Coaching Interventions offer solutions for Road, MTB, Gravel, E-racing, Track Cyclists and Multi-Sport.
Club level
Beating your yesterday.
Elite & Pro level
Racing is your life.
E-Racing
You love the indoors.
TRAINING PLANS
We offer multiple training plans from general fitness to race specific.
- Note: Training plans offer a structural guide to achieving a once-off goal whilst, one-on-one coaching takes your life-style and long term goals into consideration through a close coach-athlete relationship.
NUTRITIONAL COACHING
We partner with knowledgeable and experienced specialists to influence your relationship with food and/or fuel performance.
Email to Johann
life@absolutemotion.co.za
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHING
We have a network of strength and conditioning partners across South Africa that work with us to develop a strength and conditioning plan to support your racing schedule.
Training Camps
Doing the hard work with friends is always easier.
Each of our training camps are designed with a specific purpose in mind, whilst #lovetheride is not forgotten.
Our training camps:
- January – Elite Mountain Bike Endurance
- June/July – Mountain bike Specialisation
- October – Road Endurance
- December – Road Specialisation
- December – Intermediate Mountain bike Endurance
Our camps are at different venues every year.
Choose your guide
Our Team of Accredited and Compliant Coaches.
Johann Wykerd
Head Coach - Cycling
UCI Level 2 Coach | Australian Cycling Advanced Coach | Training Peaks Level 2 Coach | BICP Level 1 (Bike Instructor Certification)
Email: life@absolutemotion.dev.rhgd.co.za
Marike Vreken
Senior Coach - Cycling
UCI Level 2 coach | Training Peaks Level 1 Coach | BICP Level 1 (Bike Instructor Certification)
Email: marike@vreken.co.za
Cindy Schwulst
Senior Coach - MultiSport
Diploma in Fitness & Exercises Specialist | TSA Level 1 Coach | BA Degree majoring in Communication Science & Psychology
Email: coachcindy91@icloud.com
Heidi Dalton
Coach - Cycling
International racing experience
Email: heidzdalton@gmail.com
Iliska Verwey-Schutte
Assistant Coach – Cycling
Jannie Schoeman
Coach – Cycling
Team Manager (B-grade license)
Email: janniecycling@icloud.com
Hanlie Botha
Registered Dietician
B.Dietetics(UP)
Email: nutritionatheart@gmail.com
Johann Wykerd
Head Coach - Cycling
UCI Level 2 Coach | Australian Cycling Advanced Coach | Training Peaks Level 2 Coach | BICP Level 1 (Bike Instructor Certification)
Email: life@absolutemotion.dev.rhgd.co.za
Marike Vreken
Senior Coach - Cycling
UCI Level 2 coach | Training Peaks Level 1 Coach | BICP Level 1 (Bike Instructor Certification)
Email: marike@vreken.co.za
Cindy Schwulst
Senior Coach - MultiSport
Diploma in Fitness & Exercises Specialist | TSA Level 1 Coach | BA Degree majoring in Communication Science & Psychology
Email: coachcindy91@icloud.com
Heidi Dalton
Coach - Cycling
International racing experience
Email: heidzdalton@gmail.com
Iliska Verwey-Schutte
Assistant Coach – Cycling
Jannie Schoeman
Coach – Cycling
Team Manager (B-grade license)
Email: janniecycling@icloud.com
Hanlie Botha
Registered Dietician
B.Dietetics(UP)
Email: nutritionatheart@gmail.com
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment do I need?
- Quality heart rate monitor (all coaching options)
- Power meter on your bike (Elite coaching option)
- SMART Trainer (E – Racing)
Note: SMART Trainers are not needed on all coaching options but will enhance your training experience across all coaching options.
How do I start?
Choose your Absolute Motion Coach and reach out to them. They will take you through the process.
How to communicate with my coach?
We pride ourselves on communication and being available whenever you need us. Whattsapp is our first line of communication and emails if need be. We also often have scheduled phone calls and feedback videos.
