Physiology first
Training zones come from accurate testing and data — not a percentage of a number you set three seasons ago. Remove the guess work.
Science-backed · Athlete-first
Train on evidence.
Race on form.
Data-driven cycling coaching for riders who want to train with purpose, understand their performance, and make every effort count.
- Tailored
- plans for every athlete
- 1:1
- coaching, never templated
- Testing
- CdA + Lactate
The method
Four principles, applied to every session
Aerodynamics that pay
On road and track, watts saved beat watts gained. Applying the fastest position for each specific athlete.
Data with a decision
Every file is reviewed with intent. You get the interpretation and the next step, not a wall of charts.
Athlete-first
Your plan bends around work, family, weather and fatigue. Consistency beats a perfect plan you can't complete.
Performance testing
Measure it, then move it
Guessing is expensive. Testing is not. Both services are available to coached athletes and as standalone bookings.
Aerodynamics
Real-time CdA testing
Live drag measurement in the field, so position, kit and equipment changes are validated the moment you make them.
- Immediate A/B comparison of positions
- Helmet, skinsuit and wheel selection
- Watts and time saved quantified per change
Physiology
Lactate testing
A full lactate profile to place your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds precisely — the foundation every training zone is built on.
- True LT1 / LT2 identification
- Individualised training zones
- Fuelling and pacing targets
Pricing
One plan.
Everything included.
No tiers, no upsells. $225 per month plus a $50 one-time start-up fee for onboarding and initial plan build. Cancel anytime.
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$50 start-up
$225/ month
- Post ride analysis of data
- Unlimited communication
- Training plans posted weekly
- Weekly updates to training plans
- Discounted rate on lactate and CdA testing
- Race strategy
How it works
From first call to first result
- 01
Consultation
A conversation about your season, history, constraints and the result you actually care about.
- 02
Baseline testing
Power testing to establish your baseline fitness and set accurate, individualized training zones.
- 03
Build the block
Weekly plan delivered in TrainingPeaks, adjusted as life and adaptation demand.
- 04
Review and retest
Ongoing analysis with periodic retesting so progression is verified, not assumed.
The coach
Daniel Kalichman
I am a former professional cyclist who has raced for some of the top teams in North America. I began my cycling career late, starting at age 23 while in university, but quickly made significant progress.
I understand the importance of balance; I trained, raced, and travelled while completing seven years of post-secondary education. Time management is key to success both as an athlete and in personal life.
As a marginal gains fanatic and early adopter, I have researched various claims and identified what truly works. I apply these insights to my coaching, ensuring everything an athlete does on or off the bike has purpose.
The Breakaway Method emphasizes the use of data—including power output, heart rate, race analysis, training load, heart rate variability (HRV), lactate threshold, and aerodynamics (CdA)—to make informed training decisions without unnecessary complexity. I work with athletes across a range of disciplines and goals, including road racing, fondos, crit racing, gravel, time trials, track cycling, and general fitness.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, I help cyclists improve their performance, better understand their training and data, and make the most of the time they have on the bike. Whether you're preparing for your first race or chasing a personal best, the Breakaway Method is about making every part of your training purposeful. To learn more about personalized cycling coaching, please reach out at breakawaymethod@gmail.com
Coaching focus
- Road, criterium and gravel racing
- Time trial power and position optimisation
- Track endurance and pursuit pacing
- Gran fondo and long-distance events
- Return to structure after a layoff
Trusted partner
Position work is only as good as the fit underneath it. Breakaway Method athletes work with FT Cycling for professional bike fitting.
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Let's find your next level
Tell me about your season, your schedule and your goal. Free 30-minute consultation, no obligation.
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