A former elite cyclist, Darren is internationally renowned as a specialist in cycle-based power concept training for athletes from all sports, working as a consultant to top cycle studios and strength and conditioning coaches all over Europe. Inspired by the gift of a bianchi mondial bike when he was 14, he began cycling at an elite level just four years later for the UK’s team Raleigh Banana. He progressed through various criterium and indoor leagues before signing a professional contract with road cycling Team Andalucia Cajasur in 2001 and raced competitively with the team in Spain until retiring from pro cycling in 2012. An expert in biomechanical and physiological power production, his work motto reflects his racing style: “Life is just one long hill…so keep climbing.”