Achieving peak performance requires a methodical approach to training based on the latest science. Head for the Hills coach Griffin Knight is a highly qualified and experienced mountain bike and cyclocross coach. He creates structured training plans that are tailored to the individual athlete, enhancing their strengths, developing their limiters and complimenting their lifestyle and commitments.
Training Packages
Basic Training Plan
$12 per week (minimum 12 weeks)
The Basic Training Plan is for athletes who want help setting goals and building structure into their training. Griffin will help you identify SMART goals and work with you to set an appropriate training load based on a range of variables. He will deliver monthly training schedules and adjust your plan as required.
The Basic Training Plan includes:
- Introductory planning meeting (1 hour approx)
- Monthly check-in meeting (30 minutes approx)
- Monthly training plan delivered straight to your email
We recommend athletes use the following devices to get the most out of their Basic Training Plan:
- Cycling computer to track distance & intervals
Development Training Plan
$59 per week (minimum 26 weeks)
The Development Training Plan is for athletes who want maximise their training and performance. Griffin will work with you to coordinate your goals and create a plan to achieve them. He will deliver and track your training schedule through Today’s Plan as well as adjust your training load and intensity as required.
The Development Training Plan includes:
- Introductory planning meeting
- Check-in meetings as required
- Premium Today’s Plan account
- Athlete testing
- Scheduled training plan delivered in Today’s Plan
- Analysis & feedback post training
- Athlete mentoring & education
We recommend athletes on use the following devices to get the most out of their Development Training Plan:
- GPS Cycling computer (Garmin, Wahoo etc)
- Heart rate monitor
- Power Meter (optional)
- Ergo (trainer) / rollers
More Information
If you would like more information or to engage Griffin as your coach, email him directly at Griffin@headforthehills.net.au.
A Bit about Griffin
Griffin has a Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) (Neuroscience) from the University of Adelaide. He has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of neuroscience, physiology, cognitive sciences and nutrition. His own training and racing career in cross country mountain biking, cyclocross and road disciplines has given him firsthand experience in high level athletic performance which is demonstrated through his ability to train junior through to masters athletes at all levels.
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Head for the Hills Off Road Cycling
72 Corconda Street
Clearview, South Australia
5085
| P: | 0402 697 398 |
|---|---|
| E: | info@headforthehills.net.au |
| W: | headforthehills.net.au |
Help
Head for the Hills offers many programs to riders with a wide range of interests and abilities. We categorise our programs using particular terms that are outlined below.
Interest - Why do you ride your bike?
| Recreation (Rec): | I ride for fun and/or fitness. |
|---|---|
| Competition (Comp): | I race, want to race or simply like to push myself on the bike. |
| High Performance (HP): | I want be the best racer I can be and will sacrifice nearly anything to achieve my goals. |
Ability - What do you know how to do?
| Basic: | I know nothing. I can ride confidently on two wheels but that is about it. |
|---|---|
| Beginner (Beg): | I have a little bit of experience riding off road, but not much. I can use my gears & brakes and ride on trails about 1 meter wide so long as they are relatively smooth. |
| Intermediate (Int): | I ride trails fairly regularly and feel confident at least some of the time. I can go a little bit fast, but usually only when the trail is fairly straight and smooth. I don't do jumps or drop-offs. |
| Advanced (Adv): | I am quite confident in my abilities and ride rough trails regularly. I can do (or nearly do) small jumps and drop-offs. |
| Expert (Exp): | I am very confident in my abilities and ride extremely rough & technical trails regularly. I can do large jumps and drop-offs safely. |
Discipline - What style of mountain biking does the program focus on?
| General: | General mountain biking skills that can be used in all disciplines. |
|---|---|
| Gravity: | Skills to help you descend hills with more control. |
| Trail: | Skills for riding up & down hills over longer distances. |
| Cyclocross (CX): | Skills for Cyclocross Competitions. |
| Cross Country (XC): | Skills for Cross Country Competitions. |
| Gravity Enduro (GE): | Skills for Gravity Enduro Competitions. |
| Dowhnill (DH): | Skills for Downhill Competitions. |
If you are still unsure if a program is right for you, feel free to contact us.
Head for the Hills Off Road Cycling
72 Corconda Street
Clearview, South Australia
5085
| P: | 0402 697 398 |
|---|---|
| E: | info@headforthehills.net.au |
| W: | headforthehills.net.au |
