Meet Our NEW BTF Level 3 Coach

Meet Our NEW BTF Level 3 Coach

Ralph Hydes is a BTF Level 3 high performance coach and has been coaching athletes of all abilities from total novice to Age Group internationals since 2000.  Ralph is also an Ironman University certified coach.  He has been the head coach at Thames Turbo Triathlon Club for the past 7 years and head swim coach at Wimbledon Windmilers. 

Having worked with juniors from 8 years old through to seniors in their 70’s, Ralph carefully considers the needs of everyone to get the most out of their performances whatever their goals and abilities.  He has trained over 25 individuals to represent their age groups at World Championships, two of which became World Champions, another to be European Champion, 3 Kona qualifiers, 2 UTMB qualifiers, multiple Ironman finishers as well as helping hundreds of others fulfil their goals from 5K’s to marathons and triathlons.

He has represented Great Britain himself at 8 World Championships. In 2006 Ralph came 7th in the World Duathlon Championships for his age group.  He has completed 2 Ironman events, 5 Ironman 70.3 events, 12 Etapes, a channel relay and multiple sportives.

Ralph’s philosophy is to help get the best out of his athletes using nutrition, strength and conditioning, as well as unique training techniques to become the best you can be with the time you have available to train.

Ralph Hydes - BTF Level 3 High Performance Coach
Ralph Hydes – BTF Level 3 High Performance Coach

Viceroys 2024 Club Events

Please see below the key dates for the forthcoming season…

KICK OFF CLUB NEW SEASON

Date: Sunday, 25th February
Location: Queen Stage
Time: TBC in VTC app
Ride out and meet for coffee and cake at the Queen Stage (If you’re not riding join us for coffee and cake anyway).

AGM

Date: Monday, 4th March
Location: The Anglers in Walton on Thames
Time: 7PM

SOCIAL RIDE TO BRIGHTON FOR FISH & CHIPS

Date: Saturday, 18th May 
Location: TBC in VTC app
Time: TBC in VTC app
On road or off-road, depending who joins and of course the lovely UK weather.

VTC 24HR SWIM

Date: Saturday – Sunday, 8-9th June
Location: Shepperton Lake
Time: TBC in VTC app
We will be looking for swimmers to swim in 1 hour slots throughout the day and night and enjoy the festival vibe.

RUN AND PICNIC

Date: Sunday, 16th June
Location: Horsell Common, Woking
Time: From 9AM
Link: Martian Race
Take part in the run event, 5k/10k/21k and finish with a picnic.

CLUB SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Date: Sunday, 30th June
Location: Thorpe Park
Time: 7AM
Link: Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon

RETRO JERSEY RIDE

Date: Sunday, 18th August
Location: TBC in VTC app
Time: TBC in VTC app
NB: buy your jerseys early from AliExpress

ISLE OF WIGHT SOCIAL RIDE

Date: Saturday, 24th August
Location: TBC in VTC app
Time: TBC in VTC app
Social spin around the island.

CLUB FUN RELAYS

Date: Sunday, 15th September
Location: Woking, Surrey
Time: TBC
Link: Woking Triathlon – Fullsteam events

HALLOWEEN FUN RIDE

Date: Sunday, 27th October
Location: TBC in VTC app
Time: TBC in VTC app
Spooky fun ride with fancy dress and laughter. Red Lion post ride 🍻😄
NB: buy your jerseys early from AliExpress

NAUGHTY LITTLE ELF RIDE

Date: Sunday. 15th December
Location: TBC in VTC app
Time: TBC in VTC app
Drinks at the Red Lion post ride 🍻😄
NB: buy your jerseys early from AliExpress

VTC COLD WATER DIP

Date: End of December, date TBC
Location: TBC in VTC app
Time: TBC in VTC app

Join the fun and take part in the club events across the year, the events will only be as good as the people who take part in it. And don’t forget, if you cannot take part, you can always come along and support fellow Pinks!

Fi and Marit