My Story
Hi, I’m Sandro. A lifelong athlete, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and coach to endurance athletes since 2013.
About Me
Hi, I’m Sandro. A lifelong endurance athlete, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and coach to endurance athletes since 2013.
I’m here to help you become a better indoor cyclist, whatever your level or your goals.
Why I Coach
I believe that indoor cycling can be more than just a workout. It can be one of the most effective ways to build fitness, improve health, and reach ambitious goals when life is busy. Over the years, I have seen countless endurance athletes spend hours training without getting the results they wanted. Some felt overwhelmed by generic training plans. Others were frustrated by a lack of progress, and many struggled to stay consistent.
My mission as a coach and training plan creator is to change that. I help indoor cyclists train with purpose through personalized coaching and structured training plans built around their goals.
For busy professionals, it means structured workouts that fit into a packed calendar. For riders focused on wellness, this involves training that enhances energy and supports a healthy lifestyle. For performance driven athletes, it includes data driven training and coaching that improves power, endurance, and overall results.
At the core, I do this work because I want every rider, no matter their starting point, to feel the satisfaction of training smarter, riding stronger, and achieving results they once thought were out of reach.
My Journey
My first contact with endurance sports came at the age of 14 when I joined a local mountain bike club. Brutal rides across rugged, hilly terrain lasting several hours at times. This was for me. The combination of endurance and speed had me hooked.
At 17, I decided to become a triathlete. I competed in Olympic-distance triathlons, duathlons, 10Ks, and the occasional half marathon. As a self-coached athlete, my understanding of training came mostly from books and magazines. And that was the problem. I did not get the balance of rest and recovery right, let alone follow an intelligent training progression. In my mind, more was always better. Needless to say, I was constantly burned out, battling frequent colds and injuries.
For a while, I stepped away from endurance sports and focused on serious strength training and Muay Thai. I still ran for fitness and attended spinning classes, but I did not compete.
Eventually, I felt drawn back to endurance sports, this time with a stronger focus on running. That focus, combined with improved training methodology, massively increased my performance. I began achieving faster race results and earning more awards than I had thought possible, from the 400-meter sprint to the marathon.
In April 2023, I had an accident while jumping stairs at Niagara Falls that tore the ligaments in my right ankle and crushed its cartilage. Despite surgery at one of the world’s leading clinics for ankle repair, it ultimately marked the end of my running journey. It is fair to say that cycling has saved my sanity ever since.
Over time, I developed a deep appreciation for indoor cycling in particular. It allows me to execute training sessions in a controlled environment with the support of performance tracking through my smartwatch. I am not at the mercy of weather or climate conditions and can measure my progress through reliable metrics such as Functional Threshold Power and VO₂ max.
My Coaching Approach
My approach is simple. Every rider deserves a plan that works for them, not a one size fits all program. I combine the principles of elite endurance training with the realities of everyday life, creating coaching and training plans structured, adaptable, and sustainable.
Instead of guessing or following random workouts, you train with a clear progression that matches your goals. That might mean shorter, high impact sessions for busy professionals, balanced routines for riders focused on health and consistency, or advanced data driven programs for athletes chasing peak performance.
Progress comes from structure grounded in science based principles. By focusing on the right sessions at the right time, and adapting training based on performance metrics and rider feedback, every workout serves a clear purpose. The result is steady improvement that you can see, measure, and feel, both on and off the bike.
Why Work With Me
I hold the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, widely recognized as the gold standard in sports performance training. Eligibility requires a four year college or university degree. It is issued by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a non profit organization headquartered in Colorado Springs in the United States.
My professional focus lies in the strength and conditioning field and its sub disciplines related to running and cycling performance. To stay current, I regularly read scientific studies in both English and German. I have also studied the work of many of the world’s leading endurance coaches.
Training theory alone does not make a great coach, of course. I bring more than 12 years of real world experience coaching athletes in person and designing custom training plans for online clients living across five different continents. Their feedback has played a significant role in shaping my development as an endurance coach and training plan creator over the years.
As an athlete myself, I understand exactly what it feels like when intervals or long rides appear at the end of a demanding training week. Having lived abroad for 15 years and trained in more than 70 countries, I have developed a deep empathy for the unique challenges athletes face while traveling.
Beyond the Bike
Training and coaching are a big part of my life, but they are not the whole story. When I am not training, analyzing power data, or designing training plans, you will usually find me outdoors exploring new places, traveling, or spending time with family and friends. I have always believed that fitness should support the rest of life, not take away from it, and I try to live by that same principle myself.
These experiences off the bike also shape how I approach training. They remind me that progress is not just about chasing numbers. It is about building the energy and confidence to enjoy life more fully. Whether that means having the stamina to keep up with work and family, the fitness to take on a new adventure, or simply the resilience to feel better day to day, my goal is to help you get there.
Choose the Coaching Path that Fits You Best
Whether you’re busy, performance-driven, or riding for health — there’s a plan for you.
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