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Terry Gyde - 1960

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Why I Wanted to Interview Terry
As well as competing at an international level and winning several national cycling titles himself, Terry has spent the last twenty years coaching New Zealand cyclists of all ages and levels. During his time as New Zealand’s Head Track Coach Terry secured Ten World Cups and three World Championships. Terry has also coached cyclists to Olympic, World, Junior World, Commonwealth, Inter Continental and National Titles and been involved as a coach in Pro Tour riding on the Professional Peloton in Europe and the USA. During our interview I wanted to gain an insight into the types of techniques Terry uses to get the best out of his athletes and explore how these techniques could apply to those of us wanting to make changes ourselves.

Sporting Achievements & Accomplishments
  • Terry won his first national title in the New Zealand Team Trial in 1976
  • Terry won 4 national titles in the early 80's
  • As a coach: 10 World Cups, 3 World Championships plus Olympic, World, Junior World, Commonwealth, Inter Continental and National Titles
  • Terry has coached many successful cyclists including Sarah Ulmer, Michael Vink, Greg Henderson, Karin Thurig, Ruaraidh McLeod and Megan Blatchford Peck to name a few
  • 2005 & 2004 Bike NZ Coach of the Year
  • 2003 & 2001 Canterbury overall summer sports coach of the year
  • Coaching Association of New Zealand level 1 - 3
  • Australian High Performance Cycling level 1 - 2 
  • Bike NZ level 1 - 2

More Interesting Information: 
  • As well as being a cycling coach Terry is also a New Zealand Fire Fighter (since 1982)
  • Terry sustained a serious back injury when he was 15 and has had ongoing issues with his back ever since
  • Terry races super carts where he regularly reaches speeds of 200+ km. He held the New Zealand Championship in1990 and came runner up in 2000 & 2003 and 3rd in 2004
  • Terry still cycles himself and keeps fit in other ways. He recently run a half marathon with his daughter
  • Terry takes his coaching seriously. He has completed both the 4 Quadrant Leadership Training and an Adult Teaching Course 

Services & Contacts 
Terry's Company 'Champion Training Systems' founded in 2007 offers the latest in training and support programmes both as an online and face to face service. Terry along with his support team of sports scientists, physicians, physiotherapists, and strength and conditioning experts have all worked at the highest levels within cycling or within their respective fields. Whether you’re training to be a world beater, training for a fun ride or you simply want to be the best you can be, Champion Training Systems can meet your needs. 

Contact Terry via his website or email him directly. Details below:
  • cyclecoaching.co.nz
  • [email protected] 


Interview Menu

Motivation isnt something you learn its something you're born with (3:42) 
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different?

Surrounding yourself in an enjoyable sporting culture is a great way to subconsciously build motivation (4:03) 
Subject links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Building Motivation to Change

Seeing and feeling tangible results is a great way to build motivation at least for the non professional (3:20) 
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change

Goal setting I WILL NOT coach anyone unless they can tell me what they want to achieve (3:55) 
Subject links: Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting / Key Ideas Insight and Advice

Being prepared by gaining knowledge of physiology and exercise in general is always a good investment (2:20)
Subject links: Preparation Motivation and Change / Self-Awareness and Motivation

Initially creating the habit of training is more important than the training itself (2:16) 
Subject links: Getting Started and Taking the First Steps / Habits and Motivation

The older you are the more difficult it is to change your habitual blueprints (3:21) 
Subject links: Habits and Motivation

To raise the importance of change try considering what you don't want to be (2:07) 
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change / Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Through self-awareness you can achieve the right balance which in turn can help you stay motivated (4:14) 
Subject links: Self-Awareness and Motivation

Motivation is an on-going journey but for those that are motivated and goal orientated it never seems like hard work (2:27) 
Subject links: Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point? 

The smaller your goals the smaller your barriers will be plus some ideas to work through barriers (3:12) 
Subject links: Barriers to Motivation

You need to strike a balance if you want to maintain motivation (4:13) 
Subject links: Maintaining Motivation / Key Ideas Insights and Advice 

No one likes to fail, making things win win and the different between coaching and training (3:13) 
Subject links: Maintaining Motivation / Key Ideas Insights and Advice 

On Sarah Ulmer, having the right mind set, keeping things simple and time management (4:19) 
Subject links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice  

Interview - 2012 
Terry Gyde Interview
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