From the age of 35, cyclists are typically categorised as Masters or Veterans—and it’s no secret that performance can begin to plateau or decline with age. But with the right training and guidance, that narrative can be rewritten. At Ride Revolution Scotland, we’ve seen countless riders in this category not only defy expectations but achieve personal bests they never thought possible.
A common misconception is that age inevitably means slowing down. But with a well-structured programme, smart recovery strategies, and targeted training, the physical effects of ageing can be significantly minimised. In fact, many riders who haven’t previously experienced professional coaching often see some of their biggest performance gains at this stage in life.
Masters riders typically juggle demanding careers, family life, and other commitments. We understand that finding time to train—especially during the darker, colder months—can be a real challenge. That’s why our coaching approach is built around flexibility, efficiency, and personalisation. Every training plan is carefully adapted to suit the rider’s lifestyle, goals, and time constraints, so you get maximum value from every minute on the bike.
This isn’t just something we do for Masters riders—it’s the Ride Revolution Scotland standard across all disciplines and age groups. Whether you’re racing at an elite level or simply aiming to build fitness and confidence, your plan is built specifically for you.
We use TrainingPeaks to deliver your custom plan, making it easy to manage and track your progress. Our coaching is backed by real-world results too, with our Masters athletes having earned national medals across a variety of disciplines.
We’ve worked with a wide range of Masters/Vets riders, including:
- New cyclists seeking foundational skills and expert support
- Sportive riders preparing for ambitious challenges
- Athletes transitioning into racing
- Competitive racers aiming to refine performance and strategy
- Leisure cyclists focusing on weight management, improved fitness, and overall well-being
Whether you’re just getting started or chasing podiums, age is just a number—and we’re here to help you ride stronger, smarter, and longer.
How our masters cycling coaching works
Initial Consultation
From your initial enquiry with us, our Head Coach, Jake Hales will contact you and arrange a phone appointment. We like to get a good understanding of your current situation, goals, style and general cycling history. Jake will then recommend the best RideRevolution coach for your needs, all are skilled and experienced.
Where are you at?
Your new coach will have a second, more in depth consultation and will analyse past data and training in depth as well as conducting tests to assess your current fitness level, strengths and weaknesses. This will then form a baseline to create a plan unique to your needs to maximise your potential development.
And so it begins..
Your coach will create a personalised training plan for you, using TrainingPeaks software to set and record your sessions. After each training session, you will upload your ride data. Your coach will review your training, provide feedback and set your next block of training. All training is bespoke to each rider.
Ongoing Development
Your coach will provide regular feedback and analysis based on your training results via phone, WhatsApp & TrainingPeaks, helping you continue to progress your goals and improve performance. Training will be constantly adjusted to suit your needs and maximise your performance for your current goals.