Meet Darren

Darren has enjoyed cycling ever since his grandad taught him to ride along the country lanes of Devon in the 1980s. Since then, he’s never been too far from a bike, whether riding around town or heading off on longer adventures. He’s even taken on the gruelling L’Étape du Tour a couple of times.

Darren is a passionate advocate for the power of cycling to support independence, improve health and wellbeing, and lift people’s mood. Having learned to swim in his 30s, he believes it’s never too late to learn a new skill, overcome challenges and discover what’s possible when you take the plunge. He loves helping people build their cycling skills and confidence, and is particularly passionate about helping children, including those with additional needs, where patience, encouragement and an individual approach can make all the difference.

Alongside his work as a cycling coach, Darren is a practising Coaching Psychologist, helping individuals and organisations navigate the challenges and patterns that can hold them back. He brings this expertise into his cycling practice, recognising that confidence, mindset and motivation can be just as important as physical skills.

His relaxed, fun and patient approach has made him a trusted coach for clients across London. Darren works with a small team of highly skilled coaches to deliver our cycling courses.