Frequently Asked Questions

With WRA, you get a dedicated Coaching Team - Christian dedicated to your training plan, and Noah dedicated to your coaching. The Coaching Team model is unique to WRA in the coaching industry! Christian and Noah together have extensive racing and directing experience for the USA National Team, Garmin-Slipstream (Now EF-Education First), in Europe, and more. Since 1999 WRA has guided thousands of athletes to success all over the world, and boasts an industry-leading 3-year average coach athlete relationship. Further, WRA has integrated the best in-house bike fitting service, strength and mobility training, nutrition coaching, and sports psychology.

Eight (8) weeks is our minimum recommendation to start preparing for an event. Keep in mind eight (8) weeks is just enough time to get you into shape for finishing an event, and is not enough time to “fill the holes in your game”. The more time you invest, the better your return!

Realistically, the minimum training time to keep up with your physiological potential is about eight (8) hours of scheduled training weekly. The typical maximum for athletes with careers, academics, S/O’s, and/or kids is about thirteen (13) hours of scheduled training weekly. Every WRA plan is built with your schedule, your availability, your goals, and your physiological needs front and center. This maximizes our chances of “winning” every week! The majority of our athletes find that they actually have more free time with WRA than before, and typically academic or professional performance improves along with on-the-bike ability. WRA represents a passionate community and expert Staff that are totally focused on setting you up for success on and off the bike, no matter how big or how small your goals are. Joining WRA is an investment in yourself, and you’re worth it!

While racing is WRA’s bread and butter, The Process for Success is the same no matter what your goals are! WRA is here to help you reach your full potential on and off the bike. Many WRA family members start their journey with goals such as weight loss, fondo or endurance event completion, or finishing the group ride with the group. Others may simply want to get into better shape with a little guidance and accountability along the way, and we’re here for that too! No goal is too big or too small!

Yes! Both off-the-bike and on-the-bike nutrition are vital to health and performance. While WRA doesn’t offer meal plans, we work closely with our athletes to build their understanding of what a healthy sustainable diet entails, develop event-specific nutrition strategies, and help each athlete achieve their weight goals.

No sport-specific training program is complete without strength work, and cycling is no exception! WRA strength routines focus on mobility, fundamental athletic ability, durability, and imbalances in cyclists.

You do not need a gym membership! While most WRA strength work consist of bodyweight movement, you will need a 25-35 lb kettlebell pretty quickly. WRA makes specific equipment recommendations and targeted programing as needed!

In short, no! You WILL need a head unit (Wahoo, Garmin, etc.), free TrainingPeaks account, and a heart rate monitor (chest strap preferred). Christian Williams has produced Championship-Winning Training Plans since before the advent of power meters, in addition to being one of first to adopt the technology in the early 2000’s. With or without a power meter, you can be successful with WRA.

Nope! Your coach will help you identify which bikes and surfaces will be optimal for your event preparation. WRA will not mandate that you ride on the trainer. The only exception to that rule is if your smart trainer is your only power meter (even then it would only be once a week).

No, all service is month-to-month and you can change your service level at any time. Invoices are due on the 15th for the following month of service.

Billing is handled through Bill.com - you will receive your invoice via email. Invoices are due on the 15th for the following month of service. You can pay via card or ACH, and there is auto-pay functionality. WRA does not record any of your payment or personal information. Any issues contact Noah directly.