Our Story

Built by Riders.
For Riders.

MTB Training Squad was born from a simple frustration — quality MTB coaching was either too expensive, too generic, or both. We set out to fix that.

2
Expert Coaches
40+
Training Plans
3
Disciplines
£50
Per Month
Our Mission

Make Elite Coaching
Accessible to Every Rider

Most riders train without real structure — just going out and riding hard, hoping it translates to results. It rarely does. The coaches who could actually help were charging £200–400/mo for 1:1 sessions, out of reach for most riders.

MTB Training Squad was built to bridge that gap. Alex and Ashley bring genuine elite-level racing experience, advanced coaching qualifications and deep sports science knowledge to a platform that every rider can access.

Real coaching, real structure, real results — at a price that works for real riders.

Alex Rhodes — Head Coach
Coach note
“Structure isn't just for elite athletes. Any rider who trains with purpose will improve faster than one who just rides hard.”
— Alex Rhodes, Head Coach
What We Stand For

Our Values

Rider-First
Every decision we make starts with what's best for the rider. No filler content, no fluff — just training that actually works.
Coach-Led
Real qualified coaches, not algorithms. Every plan is built by humans who have raced, crashed and learned on the same trails you ride.
Accessible
Elite-level coaching shouldn't cost elite-level money. We built MTB Training Squad to make great coaching available to every rider.
Structured
Random riding gets random results. We believe in purposeful, progressive training that builds fitness and skill in the right order.
The Team

Your Coaches

Alex Rhodes
Head Coach — Alterra Performance

Alex brings over 15 years of coaching and competitive experience across multiple disciplines. As head coach for Alterra Performance, he combines elite-level racing knowledge with a rigorous academic background — currently completing a PhD in physiology and metabolism.

A qualified performance nutritionist and holder of a Level 3 British Cycling coach licence, Alex is committed to cutting through the myths and fads of modern media to deliver evidence-based training and nutrition strategies that genuinely work.

Every plan Alex designs — from training blocks to race-day nutrition — is rooted in performance physiology and proven by real competition.

Ashley de Lotz
British Cycling MTB Coach & S&C Coach

Ashley holds a first-class degree in Sports Science and Coaching and has competed at elite level across multiple disciplines. A British Cycling Mountain Bike Coach and Strength & Conditioning specialist, he brings extensive experience working with athletes of all levels.

His journey in cycling started in downhill racing before progressing into endurance — giving him a uniquely complete perspective that spans technical bike skills, race tactics and performance physiology.

Ashley combines advanced MTB coaching qualifications, elite race experience and a deep understanding of sports science to help every rider on the squad improve across every aspect of their riding.

Ready to Join the Squad?

£50/month. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

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