Janne Saarinen
cycling coach
I am Janne Saarinen, a cyclist and cycling coach. My best skills are gravel and road cycling. My path to becoming a coach is pretty straightforward. My own cycling and racing gave me the spark to explore the secrets of endurance sports. When I learned something I got requests for advice and coaching. My interest in both coaching and self-development has led me to study coaching and I intend to continue on this path as far as possible. A coach can be excellent but never complete.
In addition to coaching, I actively compete on gravel and on the road. I also have experience in the world of cycling from club activities, organising racing and fitness events, and being a race and team manager. All of these roles add perspective and spice as I coach and help fitness riders and competitors on their journey to becoming better cyclists.
Education
- Finnish Cycling club coach training I-level
- UCI Level 1 Coaching course
- Three-campus sports college Professional qualification in coaching (to be completed in 2025)