Train with Bharat

Coaching

I took up competitive cycling at 33, with no sporting background whatsoever, and went on to set three Guinness World Records. If you are chasing a goal that feels out of reach — your first century ride, your first ultra, or simply a stronger, more disciplined you — I would like to help you get there.

1:1 Personal Coaching Built on TrainingPeaks Every Level Welcome
The coach

A Late Starter Who Went the Distance

I am a serving Indian Army officer who discovered cycling at an age most athletes are already winding down. No club, no coach, no sporting pedigree — just a decision to start. Within a few seasons I held three Guinness World Records, four WUCA world records, a Limca Book of Records entry, and became the first Indian to stand on an international ultra-cycling podium.

I did not get there by accident. I got there through structured, honest training — the same discipline the Army has drilled into me for over two decades — and through people who guided me when I did not know what I was doing. Now I want to bring that same structure to athletes who are where I once was, at any level, from someone taking their first pedal stroke seriously to someone eyeing their first ultra-distance start line.

As Officer In-Charge of Army Cycling & Rugby Teams, I spent two years building athletes, not just chasing my own results. Coaching you is a continuation of that — a plan built around your life, your goals and your honest starting point, not a generic template.

Started Cycling AtAge 33
Sporting BackgroundNone
Athlete Achievements3× Guinness World Records
Army RoleOfficer In-Charge, Army Cycling & Rugby
Coaching PlatformTrainingPeaks
The program

Monthly Coaching Package

Structured, personal and built around your goals — whether that is your first organised ride or your first ultra-distance attempt.

Personalised Coaching
TrainingPeaks + Fortnightly Interactions + Daily WhatsApp
Fees are shared with you by email when you enquire. Offered as a monthly package only — no annual lock-in.
Personalised training planBuilt and delivered on TrainingPeaks, tailored to your goals, current fitness and schedule.
TrainingPeaks virtual subscription includedNo separate platform cost to worry about.
Fortnightly personal interactions + daily WhatsApp supportDirect guidance, not just a plan left on autopilot.
Enquiry / Consultation Request
Athlete results

What Training Under Bharat Looks Like

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The NorthCape 4000 tested me in every possible way. From starting as a complete beginner to crossing the finish line, this journey would not have been possible without Bharat’s guidance. He stood by me through every challenge—from a major setback during training to the toughest moments on the road. His coaching, encouragement, and meticulous preparation gave me the confidence to keep moving forward. I couldn’t have asked for a better coach or mentor.

Naresh B Chavda
Naresh B Chavda, Pune
Finisher · 4000 km NorthCape 2025 · Self-Supported (16 days 18 hours)
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Representing Haryana at the Elite National Road Cycling Championships for two consecutive years has been one of the defining milestones of my cycling journey. Under Bharat Sir’s coaching, I progressed from an 18th-place finish in the National ITT to breaking into the Top 10 the very next year. His structured training, technical expertise, and unwavering belief in my potential helped me grow not only as a cyclist but also as a confident competitor. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone aspiring to perform at the highest level.

Punit
Punit
Elite Road Cyclist · Represented Haryana, National Road Cycling Championships · Elite ITT (40 km) · 2023: 18th · 2024: Top 10
Is this for you

Every Level, One Standard: Discipline

I started with nothing but the willingness to show up. That is the only real prerequisite here too.

First-Timers

Never raced before and want a structured, honest way to begin. I started exactly here — I know the way in.

Endurance & Century Riders

Building the base and consistency to take on longer distances with confidence, not guesswork.

Ultra-Endurance Aspirants

Training toward a multi-day or ultra-distance event and want a plan shaped by someone who has raced and finished them.

Working Professionals

Serious about training but need a plan that respects a demanding, unpredictable schedule.

Getting started

Three Steps to Start Training

1

Enquire

Submit the Enquiry / Consultation Request form with a little about yourself and your goals.

2

Consultation

We talk through your goals, current fitness and schedule so the plan fits your actual life.

3

Onboard & Train

Get set up on TrainingPeaks and begin your first structured month, with me guiding you through it.

Before you enquire

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about training under Bharat — the plan, the platform, the payment and how to get going.

Who is this coaching for?
Every level. Whether you have never raced and want a structured, honest way to begin, you are building towards your first century or BRM, or you are training for a multi-day or ultra-distance event — the plan is built around your goal and your honest starting point. Bharat began at 33 with no sporting background, so first-timers are especially welcome.
Do I need cycling experience to start?
No. You need the willingness to show up and train consistently — that is the only real prerequisite. The plan meets you where you are and progresses from there.
What is included in the coaching package?
A personalised training plan built and delivered on TrainingPeaks, the TrainingPeaks virtual subscription (so there is no separate platform cost), and fortnightly personal interactions and daily WhatsApp support for direct guidance — not a plan left on autopilot.
What is TrainingPeaks — and is it an extra cost?
TrainingPeaks is the platform your day-by-day plan is delivered and tracked on: workouts land in your calendar, you complete them, and your data flows back for review. The virtual subscription is included in the monthly package, so you do not pay for it separately.
How do the fortnightly personal interactions and daily WhatsApp support work?
Every fortnight includes a personal interaction with Bharat to review how the block went, talk through what is working and what is not, and shape the plan ahead around your progress and schedule. Between sessions, you have daily WhatsApp access for any issues that come up. Details are confirmed during your consultation.
What equipment do I need?
You can start with the bike you already ride. A heart-rate monitor helps, and a power meter or smart trainer lets the plan get more precise — but the training is tailored to the equipment you actually have, not the other way round.
Is the coaching online or in person?
Primarily online — your structured plan lives on TrainingPeaks and you can train from anywhere in India (or beyond) — combined with fortnightly personal interactions and daily WhatsApp support. It is built to fit a demanding, unpredictable schedule.
Can I train for a specific event — a BRM, an ultra, or RAAM?
Yes. Tell Bharat the event and date in your enquiry and the plan is periodised towards it — whether that is your first 200 km brevet, a Super Randonneur series, an Ultra Spice start line, or a bigger ultra-distance goal.
How much does it cost, how do I pay, and is there any lock-in?
The programme is offered monthly only — there is no annual package and no long-term lock-in, so you can stop at the end of a month if it is not right for you. The fee and payment details are shared with you by email when you enquire, so you have everything you need before you commit.
How do I get started?
Submit the Enquiry / Consultation Request form with a little about yourself and your goals. Bharat will get back to you to talk it through, then get you set up on TrainingPeaks to begin your first structured month.
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body. But rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming … WOW … What a ride!!!”
— Mark Frost
Let’s
Ride

Ready to Start Training?

Submit an enquiry and Bharat will personally get back to you to discuss your goals. For any other queries, you can email him directly at coaching@bharatpannu.com.

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