I rode the length of Britain!

When Trevor signed up for LEJOG – a ride that would take him across the length of Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats – the challenge felt overwhelming. “I’d done a few triathlons and the odd sportive, but nothing like this,” he recalls. 

 Even 30km rides left him struggling. The idea of riding 1,000 miles in less than two weeks felt impossible. To make matters worse, Trevor’s cycling mates were all seasoned cyclists and he felt h ewas the weakest link.

 “My weaknesses were obvious: not enough time on the bike, legs not fit for cycling, and I was overweight. Even just getting my muscles used to riding regularly was a big hurdle. I knew I couldn’t just wing it – I needed a coach.” 

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Training with Njinga

Trevor booked a free coach call with Togo and after chatting about his goals and training needs, he signed up for Njinga’s 1:1 Elevate programme. The difference was immediate. Suddenly, there was structure instead of guesswork, weekly accountability and encouragement at every step.

 "Nothing felt as good as what Togo was offering. It wasn’t cheap, but I was committed, and I trusted his background and approach."

 The first step was building consistency – just getting Trevor’ legs used to regular training. Then the sessions grew longer, the intensity sharper, and the results began to stack up.  

Ready to make the change? Book your free 15-min coach call with Togo now!

The Transformation

Trevor’s numbers tell the story as much as the rides did: His FTP jumped from 200 to 250w+. He shed 15 kilos with a smarter approach to fuelling – including going gluten-free based on Togo’s advice. Hills, once his biggest weakness, became something he genuinely enjoyed.

More importantly, his confidence soared. The consistency, clear progression, and regular check-ins gave him not just fitness, but belief in his ability. After starting with 30km rides feeling hard, by the end, Trevor was riding 170km training days with confidence.

When June 2025 arrived, Trevor was ready. LEJOG meant 11 days, 1,000 miles, and 80 miles a day on the bike. But thanks to the training, it never felt overwhelming.

 “I’d trained so hard that when the ride came, the event itself felt almost easy and I could just enjoy it. I finished not as the weakest, but as one of the stronger riders in the group.”

Rating the Njinga experience

Trevor admits he hesitated at first – investing in coaching felt like a big decision. But the pay-off was clear.

 “It was worth every penny. Njinga didn’t just get me through LEJOG, they transformed me into a different rider. From someone struggling with 30km rides, to riding across Britain in 11 days... that’s a transformation I’ll never forget.”

What’s next?

Fitter, more confident and riding stronger than ever, Trevor is just getting started. He’s already on the look-out for his next challenge.

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‍This could be you!

If, like Trevor, you feel like the weak link in your cycling group, it’s time to change that.  

You don’t have to be the last person up the hills or the backmarker, struggling to keep up with the pack.

 Trevor’s journey shows that the difference between the back of the field and riding with the leaders is often as simple as getting the right coaching and lifestyle support for your goals.

 Click here to find out more about 1:1 coaching with Njinga’s Elevate programme.

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