My name is Paul Spender. I live in Wembley, Middlesex, in the United Kingdom. I am a Cycle Coach with over 25 years competitive coaching experience in Track Racing, Road Racing and Time Trialing who is very professional and passionate for the sport he loves.

These are some of my qualifications:-

• Former 1st Cat Rider with numerous medal successes


• Qualified Coach registered with the Association of British Cycling Coaches (ABCC)


• British Cycling Federation (BCF) Approved Pacer Cat "A"
  
• Member of Prime Coaching
  
• Track Coaching Master Class Certificate Manchester Velodrome

I have over 10 years experience as a Stayer behind the Big Motors and Dernys, and over 10 years experience in pacing the same.

In addition, I have:-

• Coaching Insurance Full Cover up to 5 million)


• First Aid Certificate

Other achievements and past experiences:-

My initiative has re-introduced Derny Racing and Training to the UK. In the past I played a fundamental role in the very successful Letchworth Schils Interbike womens racing team.

I have done Race Service, Neutral Service Mechanic - 10 years experience in top premier calendar events in the UK. These include:- Archer International Grand Prix, Essex Grand Prix, Lancaster Hertford Grand Prix. I also covered National Championships ie:- Mens, Vets, Womens, and Juniors Events. In 2000 I was mechanic to the British World Class performance BCF womens team development squad in the U6-Dagars stage race in Sweden.

In 1998 I did an Adidas TV Commercial for one week with Tour De France Winner Jan Ullrich - I played his body double in Barcelona. Also riding in the thick of the action was Russell Williams Senior Coach and Commentator for Eurosport.