Inspire Talent Programme
World-class expertise for aspiring professionals
Want to be a professional cyclist? Ready to do everything possible to make it happen? This is the programme for you. Bring commitment with work ethic and we’ll take care of the rest.
The Inspire Talent Programme gives you the support and tools you need to reach the professional ranks. It draws on all of trainSharp’s collective experience and expertise and it works.
We have helped turn numerous riders into professionals; such as Eddie Dunbar who rode for the Ineos Grenadiers and is currently riding for Team Jayco.
The Inspire Talent Programme works because we know exactly what it takes to turn pro and can guide you through this process. It’s a lot to learn and almost impossible to do on your own. With a high level of contact, we will ensure that you’re always confident that you’re doing the right things.
You want to be a professional cyclist and you’re ready to do everything possible to make it happen. This is the programme for you. Bring the commitment and the work ethic, and we’ll take care of the rest.
The Inspire Talent Programme was conceived to give you 100% of the support and tools that you need to reach the professional ranks. It draws on all of trainSharp’s collective experience and expertise, and it works. We have guided numerous riders into professional and U23 teams.
The Inspire Talent Programme works because we know exactly what it takes to turn pro, from the W/kg, to the nutrition, dedication, training hours, specific sessions and race craft, right through to social media guidance and interview skills, and we can coach it all.
To be a pro, you will need to be able to sustain at least 5.5W/kg (eg 70kg rider must do 385W for 1hr), but that’s just the start. You will need an impressive palmarès that shows you can turn power into results. You also need to show a professional attitude to your nutrition and training, to your use of social media, and demonstrate how you would be a valued member of a team.
It’s a lot to learn and almost impossible to do on your own. The Inspire Talent Programme sets it all out and your coach will guide you all of the way, with a high level of contact that will ensure you’re always confident that you’re doing the right things to progress.
The ITP requires a high level of commitment from you as well as from us. For that reason, the minimum sign-up is one year and entry is selective. Prospective riders undergo fitness tests and an interview. This is a full-day process at a cost of £495. If you are accepted, the results of the day’s testing are used to set-up your training plans.
The Inspire Talent Programme gives you the support and tools you need to reach the professional ranks. It draws on all of trainSharp’s collective experience and expertise and it works.
We have helped turn numerous riders into professionals; such as Eddie Dunbar who rode for the Ineos Grenadiers and is currently riding for Team Jayco.
The Inspire Talent Programme works because we know exactly what it takes to turn pro and can guide you through this process. It’s a lot to learn and almost impossible to do on your own. With a high level of contact, we will ensure that you’re always confident that you’re doing the right things.
You want to be a professional cyclist and you’re ready to do everything possible to make it happen. This is the programme for you. Bring the commitment and the work ethic, and we’ll take care of the rest.
The Inspire Talent Programme was conceived to give you 100% of the support and tools that you need to reach the professional ranks. It draws on all of trainSharp’s collective experience and expertise, and it works. We have guided numerous riders into professional and U23 teams.
The Inspire Talent Programme works because we know exactly what it takes to turn pro, from the W/kg, to the nutrition, dedication, training hours, specific sessions and race craft, right through to social media guidance and interview skills, and we can coach it all.
To be a pro, you will need to be able to sustain at least 5.5W/kg (eg 70kg rider must do 385W for 1hr), but that’s just the start. You will need an impressive palmarès that shows you can turn power into results. You also need to show a professional attitude to your nutrition and training, to your use of social media, and demonstrate how you would be a valued member of a team.
It’s a lot to learn and almost impossible to do on your own. The Inspire Talent Programme sets it all out and your coach will guide you all of the way, with a high level of contact that will ensure you’re always confident that you’re doing the right things to progress.
The ITP requires a high level of commitment from you as well as from us. For that reason, the minimum sign-up is one year and entry is selective. Prospective riders undergo fitness tests and an interview. This is a full-day process at a cost of £495. If you are accepted, the results of the day’s testing are used to set-up your training plans.
ITP : What do i get?
trainSharp testing day.
The initial set-up process includes a full day at trainSharp HQ during which you will be put through a series of fitness tests on our SRM Ergometer and on the road on your own bike to establish your current level. You will also be interviewed by trainSharp founder and head coach, Jon Sharples, (parent/guardian advised to attend for U18s) about your goals and experience so far.
The initial set-up process includes a full day at trainSharp HQ during which you will be put through a series of fitness tests on our SRM Ergometer and on the road on your own bike to establish your current level. You will also be interviewed by trainSharp founder and head coach, Jon Sharples, (parent/guardian advised to attend for U18s) about your goals and experience so far.
U23 and Pro team connections.
We have a broad network of contacts with U23 development squads and professional teams. When the time is right, we will use our network to help you step up to the next level and begin your career.
We have a broad network of contacts with U23 development squads and professional teams. When the time is right, we will use our network to help you step up to the next level and begin your career.
Pro team interview preparation.
Your results and W/kg are what will open doors for you but getting a pro contract involves a lot more. You will need to impress in an interview and show that you have some media skills, both in dealing with journalists and on your own social media. We can train you to be successful.
Your results and W/kg are what will open doors for you but getting a pro contract involves a lot more. You will need to impress in an interview and show that you have some media skills, both in dealing with journalists and on your own social media. We can train you to be successful.
Daily coach feedback.
Your coach will look at every session you perform and stay in touch on a daily basis to ensure you’re on track. Regular feedback is an important part of coaching, enabling us to form a strong working relationship, track how you are feeling, quickly make any necessary changes to your plan, and provide support and encouragement. On the Inspire Talent Programme, you will have our highest level of support. You can also call/email/message your coach to discuss your training at any time.
Your coach will look at every session you perform and stay in touch on a daily basis to ensure you’re on track. Regular feedback is an important part of coaching, enabling us to form a strong working relationship, track how you are feeling, quickly make any necessary changes to your plan, and provide support and encouragement. On the Inspire Talent Programme, you will have our highest level of support. You can also call/email/message your coach to discuss your training at any time.
Exclusive trainSharp workouts.
We don’t give you generic sessions. Using our vast experience and expertise, and with our in-house sports scientists closely tracking the latest research, we are constantly innovating training sessions for our athletes. It means that you can train with the confidence that your plan is precisely oriented to your goals and development.
We don’t give you generic sessions. Using our vast experience and expertise, and with our in-house sports scientists closely tracking the latest research, we are constantly innovating training sessions for our athletes. It means that you can train with the confidence that your plan is precisely oriented to your goals and development.
Regular goal reviews.
Through data analysis, your feedback, fitness testing, and racing results your head coach will regularly and honestly evaluate your progress towards your goals. If they feel you are not on track, they will let you know and find a way to get you back on target.
Through data analysis, your feedback, fitness testing, and racing results your head coach will regularly and honestly evaluate your progress towards your goals. If they feel you are not on track, they will let you know and find a way to get you back on target.
Strength training.
You will receive an integrated strength and conditioning plan that’s designed to maximise your power and minimise the risk of injury during your development.
You will receive an integrated strength and conditioning plan that’s designed to maximise your power and minimise the risk of injury during your development.
Nutrition guidance.
The engine is only as good as the fuel you put in it. Learning how to support your body with optimised nutrition is an essential element of becoming a professional rider, and the time to do it is now in order to support and enable your development.
The engine is only as good as the fuel you put in it. Learning how to support your body with optimised nutrition is an essential element of becoming a professional rider, and the time to do it is now in order to support and enable your development.
Pre-race preparation.
We will design your plan to ensure you reach key events in peak form, offer advice for being organised and ready, and create a custom pre-race warm-up routine so that you will get to the start line feeling confident.
We will design your plan to ensure you reach key events in peak form, offer advice for being organised and ready, and create a custom pre-race warm-up routine so that you will get to the start line feeling confident.
Race tactics advice.
Our coaches have worked with riders at the very highest level of the sport and directed race-winning pro teams. They will be happy to share their expertise on race tactics with you. This is an essential element of your development, so post-race debriefs will also include an analysis of your execution as well as your physical performance.
Our coaches have worked with riders at the very highest level of the sport and directed race-winning pro teams. They will be happy to share their expertise on race tactics with you. This is an essential element of your development, so post-race debriefs will also include an analysis of your execution as well as your physical performance.
Training Peaks.
Free Training Peaks Premium account (worth £130). Including all analytics tools.
Free Training Peaks Premium account (worth £130). Including all analytics tools.
Multi-device compatibility.
Thanks to Training Peaks, you can sync your training plan to Zwift or Trainer Road, and send sessions to your Garmin or Wahoo.
Thanks to Training Peaks, you can sync your training plan to Zwift or Trainer Road, and send sessions to your Garmin or Wahoo.
Discounted testing.
If you wish to add further testing or aero positioning, the Inspire Talent Programme gives you discounted access to BioRacer Motion Fit sessions, lab testing and field testing
If you wish to add further testing or aero positioning, the Inspire Talent Programme gives you discounted access to BioRacer Motion Fit sessions, lab testing and field testing
Training to power.
When you ride with a power meter, we can see and quantify your progress, analyse performances, and set training sessions at the correct intensity. While power is our preferred metric, we can also design plans for riders training to heart rate or RPE, rate of perceived exertion.
When you ride with a power meter, we can see and quantify your progress, analyse performances, and set training sessions at the correct intensity. While power is our preferred metric, we can also design plans for riders training to heart rate or RPE, rate of perceived exertion.
What happens when I pay?
After you add your package to the basket and pay, you will be emailed a payment receipt. Within this receipt, you will find a link to complete a coaching questionnaire. Once you complete the questionnaire, we will contact you to arrange a call. During this call we will arrange your preferred coaching start date and answer any additional questions.
