Cycle Coach

Gary Hand

UCI Certified Coach | Former Professional Cyclist | Endurance Specialist

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A UCI-certified cycling coach and former professional rider, Gary brings a unique combination of elite racing experience, technical expertise and a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of human performance.

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Throughout his coaching career, Gary has guided athletes to multiple world records, national championship titles and extraordinary ultra-endurance achievements. His successes include the Race Across America (RAAM) two-person team world record, the Women's British 12-Hour Time Trial Championship and a Guinness World Record for cycling the length of Great Britain and back.

His expertise extends far beyond cycling, having also served as Endurance Strategist for Colin O'Brady's record-breaking solo, unsupported Antarctic expedition — an extraordinary feat of human endurance documented in an upcoming Netflix production "Further" scheduled for release in Fall 2027.

 

Gary also featured in the award-winning documentary "The Road to Why" released on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. As coach and crew chief to ultra-endurance athlete Álvaro Núñez during his solo Race Across America attempt, Gary helped guide him through one of cycling's toughest challenges. The documentary explores resilience, purpose and perseverance as Álvaro battles extreme physical and mental exhaustion while his father undergoes cancer treatment. It's an experience that reflects Gary's belief that great coaching goes far beyond training plans, power numbers and performance data.

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Before transitioning into coaching, Gary enjoyed a successful professional cycling career, spending three seasons as a pro racing for UCI-registered teams across Europe. His achievements included UCI podium finishes, two Tours of Britain, numerous top-ten results in British Premier Calendar events and the 2013 Scottish National Road Race Championship title.

 

Today, Gary brings that same passion and commitment to every athlete he works with. Whether you're preparing for a world championship, chasing a personal best or simply striving to become a stronger, more confident cyclist, his philosophy remains the same:

Great coaching is about understanding the individual, building belief and helping people achieve more than they thought possible — And making sure they enjoy the journey along the way.