Lewis Ging
Young Talent
The Athletes Goals and Aspirations
To be (physically able) like his mates and do long rides with his family.
The training plan
- Regularly commit to weekly rides with Paul one-on-one.
- Accept and attempt skill challenges (e.g. riding down sets of stairs) and to progress skill level week to week.
- Do long distance rides across town that feature challenges along the way.
- Become more familiar with urban cycling (& its challenges) through riding varied and busier routes.
- Try new equipment that accommodates Lewis’ physical disabilities and adolescent growth.
The Result
Lewis has come along a way from when he started cycle skills training with Paul (April ‘22). Initial sessions were done off road away from traffic, on the same bike he has now (September ‘23), but with skinny pedals and a very low seat height (without a dropper seat post).
Lewis’ transformation as a cyclist over the last year is somewhat incredible! Not only does he do more cycling than your average 15 year old boy, but he is regularly trying new routes across Christchurch city and new skill challenges.
Starting and stopping was a real challenge for Lewis, it still is but is made a lot easier through practice, increased strength and use of a dropper seat post.
Riding through tight spaces (across foot bridges, through gated park entrances) are a real challenge for Lewis but with increased muscular strength, coordination and practice, Lewis is able to ride in so many different areas and situations then he was a year ago.
Paul – thanks for the coaching and dragging me up from C grade! I had confirmation that I will start this Sunday’s Benchmark race (round 4 – Tour of Selwyn – 2010)
Glenn Quantock | Builder, Woodsman, Landlord, Dad
Other Athletes
Training Articles
