There's plenty of "how to train" coaching out there.
I still see a big gap missing "how to race" coaching. IMO the only and I mean only way to effectively coach a rider on "how to race" is to be there, in person, in the same race if possible.
Example: I know a rider who signed up with a great coach, remotely. Did the workouts, got super fit. Won a windy road race, solo. Yet he still can't get around a crit corner to save his life. Still spends most of the race sitting 3 feet out beside the group, in the wind. Still does the wrong kind of efforts at the wrong times for the wrong reasons. The remote coach can't see these mistakes, he's not in the race. A smart teammie could offer tips, if he had one.
Especially in the lower cats, I see it all the time - strong riders who don't get the results they deserve because of racing mistakes.
Last edited by Creakyknees; 05-30-12 at 08:54 AM.