For Athletes Who Want More.
Blueprints For Peak Performance.
Welcome To The Program.
Put simply, Athlete Optimisation is trusted by more professional enduro riders than any other coaching service in the sport.
Our athletes have stood on Enduro World Cup podiums, claimed national championship titles and competed at the highest levels of mountain biking.
Our methods are not built on theory alone. They are backed by years of real-world data collected from riders ranging from developing amateurs to world-class professionals.
We know what works. We know what doesn’t. And we know what it takes to perform.
The Best Conditioning Program In The World
The programme is built around just three focused sessions per week, based on our research into the physical demands of Enduro MTB.
Why only three? Because you don't need more. We've stripped away the unnecessary volume and focused on the minimum effective dose required to drive meaningful adaptation, while leaving you time and energy to actually ride your bike.
Conditioning sits at the heart of the programme. Every session has a purpose. Every week builds on the last.
Commit to the full 12 weeks and you'll finish fitter, stronger and better conditioned for Enduro than ever before.
Intervals
Conditioning
x3 Sessions Per Week
Want to see who we support at the highest level?
Click below to learn more about the athletes we work with.
Meet Our Athletes
Our Team
Jamie Read MSc
Founder & Head Coach Jamie Read is a performance coach and sports scientist specialising in gravity mountain biking. With years of hands-on experience working with UCI World Cup teams, national champions, and elite Enduro and Downhill athletes, Jamie combines deep physiological expertise with real-world coaching insight. Founder of Athlete Optimisation, he delivers science-backed training systems that help riders push their limits and then redefine them.
Ben Jackson
Head Technical Coach Ben Jackson is a skills coach and racer specialising in gravity mountain biking, with a background competing at domestic, European and World Cup level. He works as both a skills coach and a coach in his own right, teaching riders fitness alongside technical skills. Known for his brilliant mind for detail, he breaks down riding technique with a precision few can match, making him one of the best skills coaches in the UK.
Athlete Reviews
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The training has been hard especially the intervals! its the perfect balance of gym & bike you would be crazy to miss out!
Lars Bungen
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![A mountain biker wearing a black helmet with face goggles, white jersey with German flags and logos, and black gloves, riding a mountain bike during a race outdoors.]()
This program is the perfect fit for riders of all levels. Jamie has been an amazing coach, and I look forward to continuing to work with him!
Helen Webber
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I love the interval sessions, perfect for anyone looking to dive into some proper training! I’m fitter and stronger on the bike!
Remi Gauvin
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It's been awesome to work with Jamie. I really love all of the technical details. The interval sessions are my favourite.
Torben Darch
