Meet the team behind Barbells and Bikes
Helping cyclists get stronger, faster, and more resilient on and off the bike.
Meet the team behind Barbells and Bikes
Helping cyclists get stronger, faster, and more resilient on and off the bike.
Our Story & Philosophy
Barbells and Bikes exists to give cyclists the strength to go faster.
Founded by strength and conditioning coach Chris Gibson, the business was born from a passion for performance and years of experience coaching elite athletes – from Premiership rugby players to GB triathletes.
Our approach is simple: structured strength training built around the individual. Every athlete is assessed before we begin, ensuring each program is tailored to deliver measurable results – increased power, mobility, and injury resilience.
We believe in doing the fundamentals well: building robust bodies, respecting individual limits, and making every minute in the gym count.
Meet Your Coaches
Chris “Gibbo” Gibson
With over 25 years as a strength and conditioning coach, Chris has trained everyone from weekend warriors to Premiership Rugby players. After a near-fatal accident, he rebuilt himself from scratch — reinforcing his belief that strength isn’t just physical. He brings unmatched resilience, experience, and care to every client.
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Sunrise Racing Team
Ben “Leachy” Leach
A world-class cyclist and elite-level coach, Ben has guided athletes from amateur to international level for over 15 years. With a sub-3-hour marathon and multiple GB age-group selections, he lives and breathes endurance. Ben combines deep scientific knowledge with real-world racing grit.
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Le Col Race Team
Lizi “The Ginger Ninja” Brooke
Lizi is a 5× Ironman champion, pro gravel cyclist, and podium finisher in the National Hill Climb and 100-Mile TT. After 16 years of coaching and racing worldwide, she now brings her passion for performance and purpose to helping athletes build strength and stay injury-free.
Coach
Das Hutchinson UCI Continental Team
Why Cyclists Trust Us
Coaches Who Walk the Walk
Our team includes Ironman champions, pro cyclists, and GB-level athletes who train like you, race like you, and know exactly what it takes to level up.
Specialised Strength for Cyclists
We’re not a generic gym or PT service. Everything we do is designed specifically for cyclists — from power development and injury prevention to long-term performance.
Proven Results, Real Athletes
From complete beginners to national podiums, our systems deliver. Clients have achieved FTP breakthroughs, pain-free riding, and career-best race performances — and they stay with us because they keep improving.
Why Cyclists Trust Us
Coaches Who Walk the Walk
Our team includes Ironman champions, pro cyclists, and GB-level athletes who train like you, race like you, and know exactly what it takes to level up.
Specialised Strength for Cyclists
We’re not a generic gym or PT service. Everything we do is designed specifically for cyclists — from power development and injury prevention to long-term performance.
Proven Results, Real Athletes
From complete beginners to national podiums, our systems deliver. Clients have achieved FTP breakthroughs, pain-free riding, and career-best race performances — and they stay with us because they keep improving.
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