Jake Hales Elite Cycling Coach
Jake has been in cycling most of his life. Starting his racing journey at age 5 and competing in almost every discipline at some point during the past 30 years, including a couple of years as a professional road racer. Add to this a master’s degree in Sports Science, it’s fair to say there are very few with a more rounded experience base.
Now firmly past his peak as a racer, but still enjoying racing for pleasure, Jake can be found spreading his knowledge and enthusiasm across a multitude of areas; both coaching high level athletes under his own name as well as heading up the coaching team for Ride Revolution Coaching, offering his input to media work as an expert coach, providing his knowledge to corporate events and training camps and well as consulting for brands looking for detailed feedback on their products.
Coaching commercially since 2011, Jake has been providing the highest quality cycling coaching services to a range of athletes including national champions and professionals around the world, both within cycling and triathlon.
Jake has had a distinguished cycling career in his own right, starting from a young age and competing in elite youth events like the Assen Youth Tour. He quickly rose through the ranks, winning national-level races against top competitors and establishing himself as a criterium specialist while racing professionally for UCI Team IG Sigma Sport in 2012-2013. In 2017, he secured 21 wins and placed second in the British Cycling Elite Rankings. Academically, he holds a Master’s degree in Elite Sporting Performance, with research focused on improving cycling performance.
With 15+ years of coaching experience, he led Spirit Racing Team to over 200 podium finishes in the late 2010’s and now focuses on developing Ride Revolution Coaching and it’s race team, ranked number 1 road team in the country in 2023 and 2024. While slowly winding down from elite competition since 2023, Jake remains active in th UK scene across a number of disciplines, dipping his toe in selected top level events still, dedicating his expertise to mentoring and training high-level UK and international road riders.
Offering his higher end services directly, Jake is available to work with those who want the best coaching available. Prices starting from £200 per month. Looking for something a bit cheaper? Jake also head’s up Ride Revolution Coaching, where packages start at £100 per month.
After five years of working closely with professional triathlete Kieran Lindars, Jake is now offering his coaching expertise to a select group of elite amateur and professional triathletes. His fully customised training plans, delivered via TrainingPeaks, provide in-depth guidance for every session. Whether you’re aiming for an age group victory, World Championship qualification, or pro-level results, Jake’s coaching is designed to significantly enhance your race performance. His distinctive “bike-first” training philosophy seamlessly blends swim and run sessions into your weekly schedule, helping you elevate your triathlon game.
An experienced cycling coach, elite racer and former professional road rider, Jake is available for media work, including expert commentary, interviews and cycling-related content creation such as magazine articles, podcasts etc.
With years of experience both on and off the bike, Jake brings valuable insight into training, race strategy, and the latest trends in the sport.
Jake Hales, an elite cycling coach and former professional racer, is available for corporate speaking engagements, bringing insights on teamwork, resilience, and peak performance as well as attendance to organised cycling events such as training days and training camps. His insight and talks connect the discipline of elite sports with business success, covering topics like motivation, overcoming challenges, leadership, and workplace well-being.
Tailored to each company’s needs, Jake’s presentations inspire and equip teams with actionable strategies for success. Whether for a keynote speech, leadership workshop, or team-building event, his engaging sessions foster a high-performance mindset.
Jake Hales, is available for consultancy work with cycling brands and product developers seeking expert insight. With years of experience at the highest levels of cycling as well as 10 years of work within the cycling industry, Jake offers invaluable industry knowledge, ensuring products are tested and refined to meet the demands of professional and amateur cyclists alike.
His expertise spans performance analysis, equipment optimisation, and real-world testing, making him the ideal consultant for brands looking to elevate their offerings. Whether it’s product development, strategic advice, or brand collaboration, Jake provides credible, data-driven feedback to help companies create innovative, high-performance cycling gear and services.