Licensed and prepared
SafeSport certified, with a valid UCI licence and motor vehicle permit, and practical race-caravan experience around the world.
DIRECTOR SPORTIF
Rider. Coach.
Director Sportif.
Nearly four decades of racing, coaching and global sporting leadership for teams, families and athletes.
Talk coaching and race support ↗AT THE RACE
Expert direction in a moving race.
David Sommerville brings race experience from dozens of countries and years of work with junior, masters and women’s programs. The role is built around preparation, communication, logistics and making sound decisions when the race gets complicated.
Development first
Camp leadership and race support for juniors, masters and women, with a long view of athlete development.
International context
Experience racing and supporting athletes across dozens of countries, with long-standing connections in junior development and the global cycling community.
DIRECTOR SPORTIF SERVICES
Built for the full race week.
- Race-day direction, radio communication and caravan support
- Travel, lodging, feeding and equipment coordination
- Pre-race briefings, course study and post-race review
- Training camp planning and on-the-road rider support
- Family and team communication that keeps the focus on racing
RIDER. COACH. DIRECTOR SPORTIF.
Nearly four decades.
Still pinning on numbers.
I’m David Sommerville. Coaching and the Director Sportif role are one continuous commitment: building you as an athlete for your career in sport. From the training plan to the team car, I help you understand the work, make decisions and take your next step forward.
Nearly four decades in cycling, and I’m still pinning on numbers. I know the gutter, the hard days and the choices that shape a season because I’m still there with you. Training, race preparation, camps, confidence and recovery all connect. My work is to bring them together around you, with a long view of your life in sport.
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PATHWAYS FOR LIFETIME ATHLETES
The whole athlete.
The long view.
Physical, mental, emotional and social development all have a place in the plan. Coaching combines evidence-based practice, personalized training, injury-prevention awareness and mental preparation, with clear explanations of why we train.
Resilience
Navigate challenges, set realistic goals and build a sustainable passion for sport. Understanding helps athletes make good decisions beyond any single result.
Sportsmanship
Mentorship, teamwork and community create an environment where athletes support one another. The team matters, from riders and families to the people behind the race.
A lifetime in sport
Personal growth and self-discovery carry weight alongside results. Strategic planning and thoughtful development support lasting engagement in sport and fitness.
SUMMER 2027 · REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Your next step.
Race in Belgium.
A Belgium-based summer program is in development for junior athletes ready to experience European racing. Coaching, camps, race selection and on-the-road support will connect the preparation to the experience.
Planning includes travel, accommodation, rider welfare, family communication and current U17 road requirements. Interested in the 2027 program? Get in touch to discuss your athlete’s goals and receive details as plans develop.
Ask about the 2027 program ↗LET’S TALK
Your next step forward.
Let’s build it together.
One connected approach to coaching and sporting direction. From your training plan to camps, races and team support, I’ll help manage the next step in your development and your career in sport.
Talk about your next step ↗