About Us

Meet Our Coaches

Alex Rhodes

Alex Rhodes, head coach for Alterra Performance. Alex has a vast amount of knowledge and experience over a number of disciplines, having coached and competed at a high level over the past 15 years. He is a Level 3 British cycling coach, but not only is Alex passionate about coaching athletes to the highest standard, he is also a performance nutritionist and academic researcher, undertaking a PhD in physiology and metabolism. He is dedicated to achieving the highest performance with his athletes and coaches, dispelling some of the myths, fads and influences that circulate the media in this modern age.

Academic Credentials: Dip Performance Nutrition, MRes Sport & Exercise Science + Nutrition, Current Doctoral Researcher – Physiology & Metabolism

Coaching Credentials: 15 years experience. British Cycling MTB XC Coach, L2 Technical MTB. British Triathlon Federation Level 3 High Performing Coach.

Athlete Credentials: Elite MTB (present), Former Elite Xterra triathlete, 2 x World AG silver medallist,  Masters MTB national champion 35-40.

Ashley de Lotz

Ashley de Lotz, a British Cycling Mountain Bike Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach with extensive experience working with a  range of athletes. He has a first-class degree in sports science and coaching alongside competing at elite level in multiple disciplines. Ashley’s love for cycling began at a young age, where he started racing downhill before moving into the endurance side of the sport. This gives him the full depth of experience, knowledge of skill and physiology to apply across all aspects of cycling.

Academic Credentials: BSc Sports Science & Coaching

Coaching Credentials: British Cycling XC MTB Coach, MIAS Level 2 Technical MTB Coach, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Advanced Exercise Instructor, Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist.

Athlete Credentials: Elite XC MTB (present), Former Elite Xterra triathlete, 2 x European AG medallist, Masters MTB national champion 35-40

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