Ride hard. Live full. Progress without compromise.
A coaching approach built around your life and goals.
Close the Gap Performance – Your Personal Cycling Coach for Real Riders
Performance coaching for everyday cyclists — built around your lifestyle, not just the data.
Whether you’re training for your first sportive, chasing a faster century, or aiming to race, every plan is tailored to your time, fitness, and goals.
No generic templates. No guesswork. Just structured, adaptable coaching designed to help you train smarter and perform better.
I combine real-world racing experience with a focus on balance, confidence, and consistency — because progress isn’t just power numbers, it’s how it fits into your life.
Ready to see what you’re capable of?
Fill out the form to start your journey today.
Get In Touch
How our Cycle Coaching Works
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Tell Me Your Goals
Fill out the form — your background, schedule, and what you want to achieve.
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Quick 1:1 Call
We chat through your training, challenges, and priorities so I can build the right plan for you.
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Your Personal Plan
You receive a fully tailored training plan built around your time, fitness, and lifestyle.
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Ongoing Support
You get direct messaging, advice, and updates so you always know exactly what to do next.
Meet the coach
I’m Tom Dobson, founder of Close the Gap Performance.
After 20 years in the Army — and a journey from getting lapped in races to earning podiums — I discovered how powerful structured, smart training really is.
I’m now a British Cycling Level 2 Coach and ABCC Level 3 Accredited Coach, helping riders train with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Whether you’re starting out, chasing new personal bests, or preparing for your first race, my coaching is built to fit your life and bring out your best on the bike.
Train smarter. Ride stronger. Close the gap.
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Cycle Coaching
Coaching packages designed to suit everyone from beginners through to prospective pro athletes.
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Bike Workshop
Our trusted in-house workshop: expert servicing, repairs, and custom builds to keep your bike running and looking its best.
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Club HQ
Our clubhouse: a social hub serving great coffee, food, and community before or after the ride.
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The Breakaway Store
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