Cycling coach in Locarno
Book a road cycling session with a coach we arrange for you. Climbing, pacing, position, or preparing for a specific event.
Locarno
Cycling coach in Locarno
Locarno sits at 196 metres, the lowest elevation in the country, and records more sunshine hours than anywhere else in Switzerland. Combined with Lake Maggiore that produces genuinely southern conditions: palm trees, warm water into October, and outdoor sessions comfortable in months when Zurich is frozen.
The Verzasca and Maggia valleys behind the town give sharp, dramatic terrain within twenty minutes — good for climbing and for hill work, and completely different in character from the lakeside.
This is climbing country, so that is what we coach
Everything here goes up. The vineyard roads of La Côte, the Jura passes, the Alpine cols within an hour of the lake — which means most sessions end up being about climbing well rather than riding fast on the flat. Cadence, pacing a long ascent, when to stand, and how to arrive at the top with something left.
Position and equipment
A session often starts with twenty minutes on your position, because most amateur riders are fighting their bike rather than riding it. Bring your own bike — coaching on an unfamiliar one wastes half the value. Your coach brings nothing you need except judgement.
Paid
Prices in Locarno
| Session | Paid |
|---|---|
| One person, 90 minutes | CHF 150 |
| One person, 3 hours | CHF 250 |
Prices are per session, not per person, and include your coach's time and equipment. Larger groups arranged individually — email us and tell us what you need.
Common questions
How fit do I need to be?
Your coach rides at your pace. A session is not a group ride with someone stronger than you, and pretending otherwise helps nobody.
Can you help me prepare for a sportive?
Yes, and it is a common reason people book. Tell us the event and the date and the session gets built backwards from it.
What if the weather is bad?
Light rain, we ride. Ice, storms or genuinely dangerous conditions, your coach contacts you and we move the session at no cost.