Meet Janet
Cycle Coach, Educator & Technical Advisor
My promise to you
As one of New Zealand’s Leading Cycling Education Specialists, it is my goal to share my knowledge and passion of cycling with teachers, schools, instructors, and individuals. Let’s go bike together
My Path To Riding
My parents introduced me to wheeled things very early in life, and I was hooked. I rode throughout my school years, as a Podiatry student, on cycling holidays, and during my daily commute to work. I even went on bike dates with my now-husband. Bike dates and holidays are still our favorites; the longer, the better.
Why I Still Love It
I love being outdoors, and on my bike, breathing in the fresh air. It brings me peace and centres me, giving me confidence to cope with everyday life and what it brings. For me, it’s like plugging into a rechargeable battery, bringing the feeling of being totally alive and really seeing everything around me.
Sharing My Passion
As a stay-at-home Mum of two children, I became very active in my local bike club. I helped to set up a women’s cycling group and discovered how much I loved to share my passion with other women. This gave me the inspiration to become a cycling coach and educator.
Becoming a cycle coach & educator
It’s been a journey with ups & downs! Now recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading recreational cycling coaches working as a coach, educator and technical advisor. Coaching, mentoring, training, facilitating, public speaking, assessing and advising are all part of the job within the cycle skills & mountain biking fields.
New Logo Story
I put it out there in July 2022 that I was after a new logo, Periscope Design Ltd approached me and came up with a very generous deal. The have created a logo that captures the essence of what I do and love – cycling. Thank you. https://www.periscope.co.nz/
Passchier Bamboo Bars
These bars are beauties which I have recently started to use for bikepacking adventures. I have always had issues with my arms/hands (not the strongest) and looking forward to how these bars help me. Use this code for a 10% if you want a set cyclecoach10 https://www.passchier.co.nz/