Coach Miten B. Thakker

Founder & Head Coach – CycloZeal
Level 3 Certified Cycling Coach (ABCC, UK)

With over three decades in the sport - as a competitive cyclist, endurance athlete, and high-performance coach - Miten has played a pivotal role in structured cycling development in India.

As the Founder of CycloZeal (est. 2012), he has coached athletes across performance levels - from fitness riders to National Championship medalists and ultra-endurance competitors.

Credentials & Professional Roles

• Level 3 Certified Coach – Association of British Cycling Coaches (ABCC, UK)

• Examiner – Level 3 Coaching Certification (ABCC, UK)

• Expert Coach – Sports Authority of Gujarat (Cycling)

• Team Coach – Road Cycling, National Games 2022

These roles reflect not only coaching experience, but recognition within structured and competitive cycling ecosystems.

Athlete Impact

Under Miten’s guidance, CycloZeal athletes have achieved:

• 60+ National medals that inludes National Championship, National Games and Khelo India

• Representation at elite national competitions

• Successful finishes and podium performances in ultra-endurance events including RAAM and PBP

• Measurable FTP, endurance, and race-execution improvements across categories

The focus has consistently been on long-term athlete development — not short-term spikes.

Coaching Philosophy

Performance is built — not guessed.

Miten’s approach emphasizes:

• Structured progression aligned to training phase

• Data-informed decision making without over-dependence on metrics

• Managing CNS load and recovery intelligently

• Aerodynamic efficiency and race execution in real-world conditions

• Sustainable performance growth over burnout cycles

He works closely with athletes to balance ambition with realism — ensuring performance gains without compromising longevity.

Areas of Specialization

• Road Racing & National Level Preparation

• Ultra-Endurance Cycling

• Aerobic Base Development & Threshold Progression

• Race Strategy & Technical Consultancy

• TT Positioning & Aero Adaptation

• Performance Camps & Structured Workshops

Work With Coach Miten

CycloZeal coaching is built on structured progression - whether you begin with a guided training plan or personalized coaching.

Riders typically start with focused 6–12 week phases, building aerobic strength, efficiency and sustainable power. As performance improves, many choose to continue into more individualized and advanced development pathways.

The objective is simple: measurable progress, delivered consistently - without burnout or guesswork.