About Us, Speed Mentor
Meet Your Coaches
At Speedmentor, we bring together complementary expertise and passion for cycling to help you achieve your performance goals. Our unique partnership combines scientific knowledge with proven race experience to deliver results-driven coaching.
Thomas - Founder & Performance Coach
Born and raised in Nice, France, Thomas has called Switzerland home since 2019. His cycling journey began with the adrenaline rush of enduro and downhill biking before discovering the elegant precision of road and time trial cycling after moving to Switzerland.
This evolution sparked the creation of Speedmentor in 2023, born from Thomas's vision to combine his scientific expertise with his cycling passion. His unconventional approach to coaching defies traditional methods, instead focusing on evidence-based strategies tailored to each athlete's unique profile.
My coaching philosophy first proved its effectiveness when he guided Elena Hartmann to her first national title, demonstrating my ability to identify and nurture talent. Despite not following a conventional coaching path, my methods have created remarkable success stories across his client base.
Elena Hartmann - Professional Cyclist & Technical Coach
Elena brings elite competitive experience to Speedmentor as a professional cyclist with an impressive racing career. Her journey from promising amateur to national champion demonstrates her deep understanding of what it takes to succeed at the highest levels.
After achieving her first national title under Thomas's guidance, Elena has continued to excel in competition while developing her coaching expertise. She combines technical proficiency with practical insights that can only come from years of competitive racing.
Elena's approach focuses on refining technique, optimizing race strategy, and developing the mental resilience needed for competitive success. Her hands-on coaching style helps athletes translate training data into real-world performance gains.
Together, Thomas and Elena create a coaching team that addresses every aspect of cycling performance—from science-based training methodologies to the practical nuances of competitive racing. Whether you're seeking to improve your recreational riding or targeting podium finishes, Speedmentor provides the expertise to help you reach your goals.
Sport Diplomas / Certifications:
IRONMAN U Certification
TrainingPeaks Accreditations
Master of Science (MSc), Human Movement Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Exercise and Health Sciences