Elite CyclingCoaching. Real Results. No Guesswork.

Data-driven plans, clear feedback, and proven results from national champions to world-level riders.

Proven Coaching Record:
• 19 National titles and over 50 national medals •
• 24 Provincial titles •
• 6 x National Series Overall titles •
across road, cyclocross, track and MTB.

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Why Riders Trust Precision Cycling Coaching

Whether you’re chasing your first podium or racing at elite level, every plan is built from evidence, not guesswork.TrainingPeaks, WKO5, structured progressions, and proven methods used with riders who’ve gone on to national titles, international results, and world-level success.

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Want to know exactly where your fitness stands?

A one-off Performance Checkup Report, no-commitment deep-dive into your training and phenotype.For £79, you’ll get a clear, unbiased performance analysis and a set of actionable improvements you can use immediately — no coaching plan required.There’s zero pressure to move into coaching.
This check-up is for riders who want clarity, a professional second opinion, or a data-driven reset withoutcommitting to a monthly plan.

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Over 40 Years in Cycling.
A Decade of Coaching.

I’ve coached riders to national championships, international podiums and pro contracts.As former Team Ireland Cyclocross National Team Manager and National Coordinator, I’ve worked with riders aiming for the highest level — and helped many get there.Every rider, whether time-crunched or elite, gets the same precision, structure, and clear direction.

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Recognised Expert performance writer for ROUVY, the global indoor-cycling platform — sharing insights on training, strategy, and real-world performance.

Train With Precision. Race With Purpose.

All enquiries answered personally within 24 hours.
No bots. No templates. Just real coaching.

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Meet Andy Layhe — The Coach Behind Precision Cycling Coaching

I’m Andy — coach, lifelong rider, and founder of Precision Cycling Coaching.
For over 40 years, cycling has shaped how I think, train, and live — and now it shapes how I help riders chase meaningful, measurable progress.My job is simple: turn structure into belief, and belief into performance.

Proven Experience

Over the past decade, I’ve helped riders achieve:19 National Championships
24 Regional Titles
6 National Series Overall WinsAcross Road, Cyclocross, E-sports and Mountain Biking.These results aren’t statistics — they’re proof of trust, communication, and precision in execution.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND — BOTH SIDES OF THE TAPE

Cycling performance is not theoretical to me — it’s lived experience, at elite level, as both rider and coach.National Team Leadership
Irish Cyclocross National Team Manager 2017-2019
• Irish Cyclocross National Coordinator 2017-2019
• Coached and managed riders at 4 UCI World Championships, 2 European Championships, and multiple UCI World Cups.Assisedt the French National Team at two World Cups — recognition from one of the strongest systems in the world.This experience shapes everything: preparation, recon, pacing strategy, kit choices, race-day mindset, and supporting athletes under elite-level pressure.Racing Career
• Competed in 2 Cyclocross World Championships
• Winner — UK National Trophy Series (Overall)
• 4th Overall — European Cyclocross Series
• Multiple wins across Road, Track, Cyclocross, and MTB
• Northern Ireland Elite Cyclocross Champion
• UK Midlands Regional Road, Track & CX ChampionThis dual perspective — athlete and coach — is why riders trust my judgement. I understand the pressure, the process, and the performance demands from the inside out.

How I Coach

Precision isn’t a slogan — it’s the foundation of everything I do.It means:
• Data translated into clarity
• Evidence shaping every session
• Communication that keeps riders improving week after weekIt’s how consistency becomes confidence —
and confidence becomes performance.

Who I Coach

I work with riders across:Road
Cyclocross
MTB
Triathlon
E-Sports
SportivesFrom time-pressed amateurs to full time competitive racers -
every rider gets the same goal:
consistent, measurable improvement.

Let’s Start Your Progress

If you’re ready to train with intent, structure, and clarity —
and want coaching that adapts to your life, not the other way around —
click below to start the conversation.

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Train with precision. Ride with purpose.

Find the Coaching Level That Matches Your Ambition

COACHING PLANS

Not Ready to Start a
Coaching Plan Yet?

Try a Performance Check-Up — a one-off,
no-commitment review.If you want expert insight into your training but you’re not ready to commit to monthly coaching, a Performance Check-Up gives you:• A clear, unbiased review of your recent training •• The key strengths holding your fitness up •• The weaknesses holding your fitness back •• 3–5 personalised action points to improve immediately •Price: £79 — one-off.
No subscription. No commitment.It’s the perfect first step if you want clarity, direction, and expert input before choosing a plan.

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Not sure which plan fits you best?
Send me your goals — I’ll recommend the right plan for your time, experience, fitness, and budget.Message Me Directly
All enquiries answered personally — no bots, no templates, no automated replies.

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Get clarity. Get a plan. Get moving.

Whether you need structure, performance gains, or expert eyes on your training, this is where the real coaching relationship begins.I don’t outsource replies, I don’t use bots, and I don’t send templates.
Every message comes straight to me — and I’ll get back to you personally, usually within 24 hours.Choose your plan, or send a quick message below.
If you’re not sure what you need, that’s fine — I’ll point you in the right direction.

Start your progress - Every Rider Begins with a Conversation

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Your details stay private — they’ll only ever be used for coaching conversations with me.

If your goals matter to you, they matter to me. Let’s get started.

PERFORMANCE CHECK-UP

A one-off, no-commitment deep-dive into your training and phenotype.

For £79, you’ll get a clear, unbiased performance analysis and a set of actionable improvements you can use immediately — no coaching plan required.I’ll personally review your data and break down:• Your fitness markers (where you actually are right now)
• Your strengths (what you should double down on)
• Your weaknesses (what’s holding you back)
• Key opportunities for improvement (your quickest wins)No fluff. No templates. Just an honest, expert assessment shaped by decades in the sport — from everyday riders to national champions and elite athletes.There’s zero pressure to move into coaching.
This check-up is for riders who want clarity, a professional second opinion, or a data-driven reset withoutcommitting to a monthly plan.If you want structure after that, great — but this stands alone as a premium one-off evaluation.

how it works

1. Fill in the short form here.
Tell me who you are, what you ride, and where your training data lives.2. I reply personally within 24 hours.
No bots. No automation. Straight from me.3. I request temporary read-only access to your training data or I preferably add you to my Training Peaks Coaching Account.
TrainingPeaks is preferred, but Strava, Garmin or Wahoo also work.4. I analyse the sessions that matter.
Not your entire history — just the training that gives the clearest picture.5. You receive your personalised Performance Check-Up.
A sharp, high-impact review with 3–5 targeted actions to improve immediately.

The Cost

£79 — one-off payment.
No subscription.
No commitment.If you decide to move into coaching later, great —
but this service stands fully on its own.

All reviews are handled personally and kept fully confidential.
Trusted by riders from first-time racers to national champions and World Cup athletes.

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Want ongoing structure after this?
If you enjoy the clarity of your Performance Check-Up, you can explore coaching options —
but there’s no pressure and no commitment required.

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Rider Stories & Results

Real riders. Real progress. Real results.

Behind every result is a rider who is committed to doing the work.Over the years I’ve coached cyclists from local club level through to national titles, World Cups and World Tour programmes. Some still train with me; others have taken what they learned into professional teams.What links them isn’t talent or luck – it’s precision: structured training, hard work on their part, honest feedback, and a belief that progress is earned, not guessed.These are some of their stories – real riders, real progress, real results.

coaching results at a glance

19 Irish National Championship titles56 National Championship medals in total24 Irish Provincial titles45 Provincial Championship medals in totalMultiple wins across Road, Cyclocross, Track, MTB and E-SportsRiders progressing to World Tour, World Cups and World and European Championships

The riders...

Liam O'Brien
Lidl-Trek World Tour Rider

Results
National Road Race Champion
National Cyclocross Champion
2nd Overall Junior Tour of Wales

" Working with Andy over my youth and junior years with a key focus on both road and cyclocross allowed me to take a big step in my development, winning both national titles in cyclocross and road along with progressing into an international rider.Andy’s wealth of knowledge allows riders to progress technically, physically and mentally. Good communication and investment from a coach is crucial for me and something I never lacked when working with Andy. "

Richie Barry
NeXT eSport p/b Enshored
St. Finbarrs Cycling Club &
Team Ireland Paralympic Pilot

Results
2x e-Sports Irish National Champion
2 x Regional Champion
3 x World Championship appearances
Winner of National Series Cyclocross Rd 1

" Since working with Andy in 2019, I've gone from strength to strength each year. Both my peak performance and my consistency of performance have improved greatly.I would not have achieved the results in recent seasons without his dedicated coaching and knowledge of cycling performance. If you want to achieve your goals in cycling, I would highly recommend Precision Cycling Coaching. "

Stephanie Roche

Results
National Series Overall Winner
2nd Elite National Cyclocross Championships.
Multiple cyclocross victories

" I've worked with Andy for several years, and he's an exceptional coach. His deep understanding of my needs and ability to tailor training plans to my evolving lifestyle have driven huge improvements in my performance.His personalised approach ensures I peak at exactly the right moments, and with his expert guidance, I have no doubt that any rider can reach their full potential. "

Killian O'Brien
UCI Professional

Results
National Road Series Overall Winner
1st Junior Hill Climb National Champion
1st Elite Hill Climb National Champion
1st Gp Madonna delle Grazie, Itaky)
1st La Due Giorni dell'Aglianico del Vulture - 1
3rd Overall Junior Tour of Wales
3rd National Junior Road Race Championships

" I worked with Andy for 4 years from youth through to Under 23 and I have nothing but positive things to say. I have progressed from not being competitive on the national scene to being able to fight for wins internationally. His style of coaching is extremely personal and tailored to the rider, his depth of knowledge is immense.Andy happily answers any questions I have in detail which is great for riders like me who like to know the reasoning behind their training sessions. "

Jamie Moss

" Andy started coaching me two years ago and I immediately started improving.By the end of the year I had progressed from Cat 3 to Cat 1, this wouldn’t have been possible without Andy’s knowledge of cycling and training. "

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If you’re serious about improving — whether that’s your first national podium or simply getting back to your best — we’ll build a plan around your life, your goals, and your numbers. No guesswork. No copy-paste plans.

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