Physiology first
Training zones come from measured lactate and threshold 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.
Breakaway Method is one-on-one cycling coaching built around measured physiology and measured aerodynamics — for riders who want to know why they're faster.
- 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. Real-time CdA testing turns position changes into measurable time.
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
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
Lactate profiling and/or a CdA session to establish where your power and your drag really sit.
- 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’m an ex-pro cyclist and now a coach who believes the best results derive from both experience and evidence. Everything I ask of an athlete, I’ve tested myself — through training, racing, wind, fatigue, and high-pressure competition.
Breakaway Method was built around a simple idea: replace inherited training habits with measurable, individualized coaching. I use data including lactate, power, aerodynamics, training load, and race performance to turn physiology and sports science into practical decisions.
I coach road, gravel, time trial, and track cyclists — from developing racers to athletes pursuing national-level performance. The approach is always individual. The standard of evidence is not.
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.
FT Cycling bike fittingResources
Tools and reading
Coaching notes on training, physiology and racing — the why behind the work.
Breakaway Method on Substack
Read the latest posts on training, testing and racing.
Contact
Let's find your next level
Tell me about your season, your schedule and your goal. Free 30-minute consultation, no obligation.