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 the most effective way to build fitness, improve health, and reach ambitious goals when life is busy. Over the years, I’ve seen countless endurance athletes spend hours on training without getting the results they wanted. Some were overwhelmed by generic training plans, others were frustrated by a lack of progress, and many struggled to stay consistent.
My mission as a coach is to change that. I help indoor cyclists train with purpose, using proven endurance methods adapted to their individual 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 promotes a healthy lifestyle. For performance-driven athletes, it entails data-driven coaching that improves power, endurance, and overall results.
At the core, I coach 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 was at the tender 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 age 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, I had a basic understanding of training derived from books and magazines. And therein was the problem. I didn’t get the balance of rest and recovery right, let alone an intelligent training progression. In my mind, more was better. Needless to say, I was constantly burned out, battling frequent colds and injuries.
Hence, I turned my back on endurance training for a while in favor of serious strength training and Muay Thai. I continued running for fitness and taking spinning classes, but didn’t compete.
At some point, I got inspired to zoom in on running. That focus—and improved training methodology—massively increased my running performance, leading to faster race results (and more awards) than I dreamed possible—from the 400m sprint to the marathon.
In April 2023, I had an accident jumping stairs at Niagara Falls, which tore the ligaments of my right ankle and crushed its cartilage. Consequently, this set an end to running for me despite surgery in one of the world’s best clinics for ankle repair. I think it’s fair to say that cycling saved my sanity ever since.
Eventually, I really came to love indoor cycling because I’m able to execute my training sessions in a controlled environment with the help of a smartwatch. That means I’m not at the mercy of climate and weather conditions and can therefore put a reliable number on my progress, 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 that is structured, adaptable, and sustainable.
Instead of guessing or following random workouts, you’ll 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 based on science-based principles. By focusing on the right sessions at the right time, and adjusting based on your feedback and data, I make sure every ride has 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, which is widely recognized as the gold standard for sports performance training, and requires a four-year college or university degree for eligibility. It is issued by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Colorado Springs, USA.
My focus is on the strength and conditioning field and its sub-disciplines related to running and cycling performance. To stay current, I read scientific studies in both English and German. I have also studied the works of all great endurance coaches.
But training theory alone doesn’t make for a good coach, of course. I also have 12 years of real-world experience coaching athletes in person and writing custom training plans for online clients who happen to live on five different continents. Their invaluable feedback has helped me grow as an endurance coach over the years.
Being an athlete myself, I know exactly what it feels like when I assign intervals or long rides at the end of a demanding training week. Having lived abroad for 15 years and trained in 70 different countries, I have also acquired a deep empathy for the unique challenges that athletes face while traveling.
Beyond the Bike
Training and coaching are a big part of my life, but it’s not the whole story. When I’m not training, analyzing power data, or designing training plans, you’ll usually find me outdoors exploring new places, traveling, or spending time with family and friends. I’ve 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 coach. They remind me that training isn’t just about chasing numbers; it’s about building the energy and confidence to enjoy life to the fullest. Whether that means having the stamina to keep up with work and family, the fitness to tackle a new adventure, or simply the resilience to feel better every 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.
