Michal Pustula (MPCC)

Hello! My name is Michał Pustuła (MPCC).  I am a full-time, experienced cycling coach, a former professional cyclist (UCI Continental) and the Sports Director for the Junior VeloTalentCycling Team from Poland. With over 10 years of experience across various age categories, I combine deep scientific knowledge of exercise physiology with a holistic approach to athlete wellness.

My approach blends ‘Long Term Athlete Development’ (LTAD) principles with modern sports science, successfully guiding young talents (U12-U23) to professional contracts and ambitious amateurs to race victories. I focus on translating the “Why” behind complex sports science into the actionable “How” of your daily execution.

My Philosophy: “Adjust your workouts to your life, not your life to your workouts.”

The key to sustainable progress is finding the perfect training-life balance. That’s why I place a huge emphasis on building a close relationship and maintaining regular communication with my riders. The numbers on the charts are only one side of the coin; tracking daily life stress and overall well-being is just as crucial. My goal is to implement the newest, highly effective training methods from the professional peloton into amateur sports, maximizing your performance without the risk of burnout.

The “Winning Predictors” & Data-Driven Approach

Working on data-focused platforms like Intervals.icu is my natural environment. As a Coach and Sport Director, I manage end-to-end race preparation and tactics. Behind the scenes, I leverage my technical background to build custom SQL/Python databases, gathering historical data from races won by my athletes. This allows me to identify precise “Winning Predictors” - the exact physiological and tactical markers required to win specific events. I utilize this robust analytical backend alongside advanced tools like Intervals.icu, TrainingPeaks/WKO5, VEKTA and INSCYD metabolic profiling to precisely manage your fitness and fatigue.

Who Do I Coach?

I work with athletes of all levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional.

Main disciplines:

Road Cycling, MTB, Cyclocross (CX),Gravel Racing, E-Racing (MyWhoosh/Zwift), Track, Ultracycling and Adventure Racing.

I also offer comprehensive support including strength training, nutrition and mental skills training together with our co-workers.

Key Qualifications & Specialties

• Former Professional Cyclist (UCI Continental)
• Master’s Degree in Physical Education
• Race Preparation & Tactics (Directeur Sportif experience)
• Custom Data Analytics & “Winning Predictors” (SQL/Python integration)
• TrainingPeaks Certified Coach Level 2 & Power Certification
• UCI Coaching Certification & Polish Cycling Federation Accreditation
• INSCYD Metabolic Testing Certified Analyst
• Advanced Data Analysis in WKO5 & Vekta
• Science of Exercise Certification (University of Colorado Boulder)
• Coaches of High Performance Certification (WADA)