Our instructors are all professionally qualified through Madd Dogs Spinning. They are committed to delivering you the ultimate Spinning experience and are passionate about it.
Please note that whilst you may expect them to push the limits and keep up with you in the classes, that is not their focus and they are not there for their work out but to coach and instruct you. As such they may very well instruct from what we call ‘off the bike’. Do not be surprised if you find the coaches are not pushing themselves in classes. If they have their heads down and pushing hard – they are not doing their jobs – they need to be focusing on you and delivering your ride with their eyes focused on all of your heart rates at all times.
Whilst instructors may be quick to dash off after class as many of them have other commitments and classes to teach, if you do have questions or feedback you are welcome to address them through Andrew or catch the instructors before class. You will find Andrew’s email and mobile number on the contacts page.
Master Spinning Instructors
Mark Tickner
mark.tickner@pedalstudio.co.uk
Mark has been involved in the sport of Triathlon since the early nineties and has raced at elite level. Mark was the only athlete in the UK, and possibly the world, to qualify outright for the ITU age group World Olympic, Ironman 70.3 and Ironman World Championships in 2007. In 2008 Mark was also picked to represent the GB age group team at the ITU World Long Course and ETU Long Course Championships!
Mark was the fastest British finisher overall (including all professional athletes) at the Hawaii Ironman in 2004. He has raced all distances and finished over 200 triathlon / duathlon events. These exclude the 100's of running races, cycling road races and cycle time trial events too.
Mark is a Master Spinning Instructor. He teaches people to become qualified Spinning Instructors and coaches existing instructors in furthering their education through continuing education workshops, lectures, master classes, national and international fitness events.
Michelle Colvin
michelle.colvin@pedalstudio.co.uk
As a Master Instructor for the Spinning® Programme, Michelle is responsible for the delivery of Spinning® Courses and Continuing Education throughout the UK. She is also a Master Presenter Rider and promotes the Spinning® Programme at Fitness Events and Trade Shows in the UK and Europe. With her partner, she runs a multi-sport fitness coaching and testing company, conducting metabolic assessment, VO2 max and sub-max cardio respiratory examinations and analysis. This provides clients with the information they need for weight management, fitness improvement and athletic performance. She also conducts blood lactate testing and analysis, which takes testing to the highest level of accuracy to find lactate threshold data. Michelle and her partner are also the South Eastern Region representatives for TrainingBibleUK.
Michelle is an active triathlete at all distances from Sprint to full Ironman®.
Sandro Morelli
sandro.morelli@pedalstudio.co.uk
A Master Instructor for The SPINNING® Programme, Fitness Trainer BSA (Germany) and Master Trainer for HUMANSPORT™. A former competitor in triathlon Olympic distance, active cross country mountain bike racer and road biker, Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong Instructor. Italian Sandro, Now living in London after living in Switzerland most of his life, utilizes Metabolic Testing to assist in the training regimes of elite athletes and club members alike with his personal training business S2. Sandro is also a successful mountain and road bike designer with a global distribution network with training camps for road cycling and treking in Spain and Italy.
Sarah Morelli
sarah.morelli@pedalstudio.co.uk
Currently Education & Development Manager at Star Trac Europe, International Master Instructor for The SPINNING® Programme and Master Trainer for HUMANSPORT™ with over 17 years experience in the fitness industry. Sarah formally managed a high end Central London Club and then progressed to develop a successful PT company in London’s Covent Garden utilising Metabolic Testing and natural movement training for a more personalised approach; her clients ranging from executives to Supermodels Elle 'The Body' Macphearson and Caprice. Former UK EFBB Fitness Champion and IFBB Pro-Fitness Athlete following a strong athletics and swimming background, she is now working towards further International promotion of The SPINNING® Programme, and the global launch of HUMANSPORT™, cable based resistance training for a functional approach.
Level 3 Spinning Instructors
Jono Rumbelow
jono.rumbelow@pedalstudio.co.uk
Jono is a former SA Duathlete and Triathlete. He has been involved in competition since 1989 and is a REPS Level 3 Advanced Instructor and BTF Level 2 Tri Coach. He was part of back room staff when Cycle Lab in Johannesburg broke the Spinning Record which at that stage was 60 hours.
Level 1 Spinning Instructors
Anne Wharren
anne.wharren@pedalstudio.co.uk
Anne has always been enthusiastic about keeping fit and having fun while doing it. Mountain biking and indoor cycling have become two of her favourite ways of exercising. She is inspired by helping people to realise the enjoyment and achievement of being fit and healthy, which has led her to teach indoor cycling. She was recently certified as an instructor through Johnny G’s Madd dog Athletics, and is looking forward to inspiring and energising both beginners and more experienced cyclists.
Tina Fisher
tina.fisher@pedalstudio.co.uk
Tina has a degree from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) in Nutrition and has recently been certified as a Madd Dog Level 1 instructor. She is an avid runner having completed a number of half and full marathons and sees spinning as an excellent way to cross train. During her class her goal is to get you to have fun and sweat lots within your controlled heart rate zone. She is not averse to firing the odd cheesy 80’s track at you either!
Carmen Moorhouse
carmen.moorhouse@pedalstudio.co.uk
Carmen has a degree in Sports Science and has been instructing spinning for the past four years in London gyms. Her love of the outdoors and passion for sport have led her to participate in various swimming, running and cycling events and she is currently training for a Half Iron Man. Her classes are challenging, fun, and effective work-outs which cater for all fitness levels.
Lisa Hattingh
lisa.hattingh@pedalstudio.co.uk
Lisa is a keen road cyclist, a passion that developed after being introduced to Spinning in 2002. In turn, her experience as a cyclist has helped her design Spinning classes to enhance performance on the road. Although Lisa adopts a cycle-based approach to classes, she is committed to motivating individuals regardless of objectives and fitness levels. "I will help you along with music to drive yourself to reach those fitness goals. My classes are energising and inspirational, and I love the buzz that fills the room after a great Spinning session."
Richard Collier
richard.collier@pedalstudio.co.uk
Richard may be a professional singer but his wife calls him her ‘cycling nutter’! To be fair, he is happiest donned in lycra, slogging it out on the most challenging ride he can find on his titanium racer. His ‘thing’ on a bike is Sportives (allegedly they’re not races) of which he has completed many. In 2008 these included the gruelling Marmotte and the tough Tour of Ireland (515 miles in 4 days). It was as part of his winter training for these that he started Spinning. It was almost inevitable that his passion for Spin would grow; becoming an instructor was the next logical step. Spinning allows Richard to share his love of cycling and music in leading fun, yet challenging classes with a specific training goal.
Rob Baldi
rob.baldi@pedalstudio.co.uk
Robert has been a cyclist for over 30 years, teaching indoor cycling since 2003, and a certified Spinning instructor since 2006, becoming a full-time professional in 2007. His classes are influenced by his experience as a language teacher, nightclub DJ, amateur cyclist, international negotiator, and a passion for the Spinning programme and the life changes that it can help deliver.
Jill Richmond
jill.richmond@pedalstudio.co.uk
Jill has always been a bit of a fitness 'fanatic' from a very early age. She has completed a number of half and full marathons, incorporating spinning and yoga to her schedule to round out her training and keep challenging her own fitness levels. She certified as a Madd Dog Level 1 instructor in 2005 delivering power controlled classes in her former home in Washington, D.C. and is now eager to motivate her classes in London with some equally challenging and effective training.
Karen Caldwell
karen.caldwell@pedalstudio.co.uk
Karen is originally from Australia and has always cycled. She lived in the 'bush' so had to cycle to visit friends...dirt tracks and farm roads you name it. She has always cycled to and from work in both Australia and London and loves nothing more than getting out on the bike on weekends! So chat to her for tips on traffic management !
She has been spinning for a few years and loves every single session, her passion will permiate into the class. She loves to challenge people, to have fun on the ride and to encourage riders to perform outside of their comfort zones in a controlled manner. She describes herself as a bit of a slave driver and doesn't give much recovery - 'we only have 45 mins right?' (tip: Hydrate whilst you work - that's what it is like in a race). She has taught classes in China and was quick to learn mandarin.
She now teaches spin at every chance - before and after work, during lunch hours and on weekends....and like most, she is addicted to spin! Spinning aside travelling and photography are her other passions in life. Join her class and let her energy motivate you.
Mark Harrild
mark.harrild@pedalstudio.co.uk
Mark loves to spin.
His background is running – Having completed 2 London Marathons, 1 NYC Maarthon and 1 Paris Marathon, the future changed when a friend said‘Hey, fancy trying Spinning.’ Mark hasn’t looked back since. Mak cycled 'London to Brighton' earlier this year.
He will be completing his 1st Duathlon in early September and then looking to hit the swimming pool in preparation for a Tri late 2009.
If he could, Mark would spin 24/7. His enthusiasm spills through to his sessions with cool music to suit all tastes.
If Marks students are happy, he is happy
Susan Rowan
susan.rowan@pedalstudio.co.uk
Susan has recently finished the mad dog level 1 instructor course and excited to bring her love for cycling into the class room. Susan has been cycling for over 10yrs competing in various events including a number of Argus races, ‘Sani to the Sea’ and various Olympic distance triathlons. She hopes to use spinning not only to increase her race results but also to help others become passionate about sport, exercise and fitness.
Andrew Clayton
andrew.clayton@pedalstudio.co.uk
Andrew is an avid mountain biker who has recently completed a number of seven day stage races including the worlds toughest – Iron Bike! He designs his classes to be fun and to challenge riders to increase their fitness level with a key focus of training in the correct heart rate zones to achieve pre set goals.
MTB Races completed:
Le Ruta 2007 - Costa Rica
ABSA Cape Epic 2008 / 2009 – South Africa
BC Bike Race 2008 – Canada
Iron Bike 2008 – Italy
Jamie Doyle
jamie.doyle@pedalstudio.co.uk
Jamie has recently completed the mad dog level 1 instructor course. He's a down to earth kiwi who loves a challenge and outdoor adventure whether in the mountains, on his bike or running. Has completed several long distance Ironman triathlons, multi-sport races and marathons in the past and is currently training for a marathon and Coast to Coast race downunder in 2010. Used to be a reluctant gym member until he discovered the Spinning programme a few years back. Loves the motivation, variety and enjoyment of indoor group spinning sessions, which has spurred him onto to become an instructor and share his passion for cycling.
Christle Johnson
christle.johnson@pedalstudio.co.uk
Christle is passionate about fitness and health. She completed a BSc (med)(hons) in Exercise Science, a BSc in Human Kinetics and certificate in nutrition and weight management. Christle is a qualified personal trainer, boxercise and spinning instructor with over 5 years experience in the fitness industry. She loves running and regularly participates in 10k and half marathon challenges. Her spinning classes are fun, challenging and cater for all fitness levels.
Alechia van Wyk
alechia.vanwyk@pedalstudio.co.uk
As an athlete herself, fitness and wellness has played an integral part of Alechia’s life. She takes her experiences from competing at the age-group World Triathlon Championships and running marathons, transferring her training knowledge to helping her clients achieve their fitness goals. Alechia has experience working with people from all walks of life, from athletes training to improve their performance and those rehabilitating injuries.
Alechia received her B.A. degree in Biokinetics (Sport Medicine) and is currently completing her M.Sc. degree in Sport and Exercise Science. She has been a spinning instructor for the past 7 years and brings the outdoor’s to the studio, with an effective, though class, for everyone up for a challenge. She believes that there is an athlete in everyone.