What really happens inside the Cycle Lean Collective?

In today’s newsletter, I wanted to give you a little bit more insight into what it’s like being a member within the CycleLean Collective.

Because if you’re over 40, love cycling, and feel like you’ve hit a bit of a plateau—whether that’s with your weight, your performance, or your energy levels—this is for you.

Let’s be honest: most training advice out there is built for 25-year-olds with unlimited time and zero recovery issues.

That’s not you. That’s not most of us.

So inside Cycle Lean, we take a smarter approach to training, fuelling, and staying consistent—without needing 15+ hours a week or some ultra-restrictive diet.

Onboarding: Your plan, your goals, your lifestyle

If you join as an Advanced Rider, we kick things off with a 1:1 onboarding call.

This isn’t a “fill out a form and get a cookie-cutter plan” situation. We get on a call and talk through:

What you are training for
What your current riding looks like
What’s holding you back (fatigue? work stress? time?)
What goals you’d love to hit—whether it’s an FTP target, a weight goal, or just feeling good again

From there, I build a bespoke plan that fits your life and prioritises quality over quantity.

We’re not chasing more hours—we’re chasing smarter sessions, proper fuelling, better recovery, and real consistency.

Bloodwork that tells the full story

For UK riders on the Advanced or Mentorship plans, we go deeper with your health.

We send a nurse to your home to take a full blood panel, so we can check:

Your full lipid profile (heart health markers)
Diabetes risk markers
Inflammation levels (C-reactive protein)

For Mentorship clients, we expand that into a full panel that includes vitamin D, B12, liver and kidney function, and iron levels—because knowing what’s going on inside helps us train more effectively on the outside.

And this isn’t guesswork. I’ve delivered over 30,000 health assessments to businesses across the UK and Ireland, and I’ve got over a decade of experience working in health and performance.

But here’s the key part: once your results come in, I don’t just leave you to figure it out on your own. I’ll walk you through a deep dive into your results, explain what they mean in plain English, and give you clear guidance and support so you know exactly what to do next.

Whether it’s adjusting your training, tweaking your diet, or speaking to your GP—we’ll create a plan that empowers you to take action with confidence.

Bi-weekly coaching: Adjust, adapt, improve

Training after 40 isn’t just about doing more. It’s about knowing when to push and when to pull back.

That’s why Advanced Riders get:

Bi-weekly 1:1 check-ins with me
Updates to your plan based on life, energy levels, and progress
Nutrition feedback based on your MyFitnessPal logs
A clear plan of attack every week that you’ll actually stick to

If your workload spikes, you’re away with family, or your recovery dips, we adjust. No guilt. No missed weeks. Just smart coaching.

Private Discord: Your own cycling crew

Inside the Cycle Lean Discord, we’ve got a solid crew of over-40 cyclists all working toward their goals. Here’s what goes on:

Weekly masterclasses (training, fuelling, fat loss, mindset, recovery)
Winter Zwift rides where we push each other and stay connected
Chat threads for wins, questions, accountability, and good craic

You’ll stay motivated because you’re not doing this alone. The community is supportive, honest, and full of people navigating the same stuff as you.

Join for FREE to see yourself.

Eat to ride, not just survive

Both the Essential and Advanced Rider programs include full nutrition support:

A personalised fuelling calculator to help you hit your carb and protein targets
The Eat to Ride Guide so you know exactly what to eat before, during, and after your rides
Nutrition workshops so you can build better habits without overhauling your life

Advanced riders also get weekly feedback on their food logs (if they want it), helping dial in fuelling without fad diets or cutting carbs to zero.

But what do actual riders say?

Here’s what a few Cycle Lean Collective members had to say:

"Everything you need to succeed is available. I'm now a lighter, more confident cyclist in just a short time working with Neil. Very recommended to anyone wanting to make a change."
— Andrew, Cycle Lean Project Participant

"The whole package was brilliant and the results achieved (>12kg weight loss in 10 weeks; fitter; leaner; more muscle definition, FTP up +59 Watts, VO2 max up 7 ml/kg/min) have been incredible - all expectations have been shattered."
— Keith, Cycle Lean Collective Member

“Reached out to Neil after I overtrained for an event and was at a loss on how to proceed, Neil took into account my shift work and planned workouts around my lifestyle so that I was able to rapidly improve my fitness levels while having plenty of recovery. I highly recommend Neil as a coach as he has helped me get to where I wanted to be and gave some great advice regarding nutrition and rest, he is always on hand with any questions I have and the weekly updates and monthly one to ones are just what I needed. Thanks Neil !”
— Andrew , Cycle Lean Mentorship Member

You can read more stories and results here: Cycle Lean Testimonials

So… is this right for you?

If you’re 40+ and ready to train smarter, not just harder—this is it.

Whether you choose the Essential Rider (12-week plan + monthly check-ins) or go all-in with the Advanced Rider (full coaching, bloodwork, Discord, nutrition feedback and more), you’ll have the structure, support, and accountability you need to get real results.

Check out all the details here:

Join the CycleLean Collective

Neil

Whenever you're ready, here are the ways I can help you:

The Cycle Lean Blueprint: This comprehensive, all-in-one product is everything you need to shed kgs and ride faster.
The Cycle Lean Collective: Get ready to transform your fitness journey with our new and improved monthly membership program.
Personalised One-on-One Coaching: Get the results you are aiming for with our one-to-one service. Explore our tailored coaching options designed to help you reach your goals fast.