Cyclists at Cape Epic, cycling coaching and development.

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Purpose

Veloworld offers a structured approach to cycling coaching and development, helping riders build confidence, develop their skills and progress towards their performance goals.

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UCI LEVEL 3 | CATHSSETA ACCREDITED · NQF 4 | PACE CERTIFIED · 13 DIMENSIONS | COACHING SINCE 2015

(01) WHY WE COACH

Cycling changes people

It builds discipline, resilience and confidence. It teaches a child to finish what they started and an adult to find out what they are capable of. But it only does that when it's coached well.

Veloworld has been coaching cyclists in the Western Cape since 2015. From six-year-olds on their first trail to athletes racing at national level. Development built around you.

Young cyclists in a cycling coaching and development group.

(02) WHO WE COACH

Find your level

Four entry points into the same system. Every one of them coached, structured and progressive.

LEARN MORE

Cycling coaching and development riders on a dirt trail.

Elite & High performance

World-champion methodology. Your edge starts here.

BUCKET-LIST
ADULTS

Cape Epic, W2W, Karoo to Coast. Proven plans, real accountability.

Cyclist mountain biking for coaching and development.

HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETES

Ride with a crew that pushes you further.

Cycling coaching and development for youth mountain bikers.

PRIMARY SCHOOL RIDERS

Fun first, skills always.

Veloworld is proud to partner with tiletoria in supporting the development of young cyclists.

Cycling coaching and development session on a rocky trail.

(03) THE DEVELOPMENT PYRAMID

A structured path, not a shortcut

Coaching for race results alone is short-term thinking, and it doesn't last. Every Veloworld athlete is placed at the correct level of the Development Pyramid and progresses when they are ready, not when a calendar says so.

ELITE

EXCELLENCE

PERFORMANCE

DEVELOPMENT

FOUNDATION

EXPLORE THE PYRAMID

11 YEARS

Coaching in the Western Cape

(04) We used to keep this quiet. We're done doing that.

Coaching that shows
up on the results sheet

40+

Provincial & national reps

25

Cape Epic finishers prepared

29

Championships coached

(05) IN THEIR WORDS

What our
athletes say

HIGH SCHOOL · PARENT
“We became part of the Veloworld Tribe a year ago when Jolynn was new to the sport. What she found was a coach and a team that builds athletes, not just Saturday’s podium. Marcel focuses on skills, technique, endurance, perseverance and sportsmanship, teaching riders to keep going when things get tough and believe in themselves.

Jolynn rides better, but the biggest change is in her confidence. She holds her plan when things get tough and believes in herself before any result tells her she can.

And then there’s the culture. At Veloworld, you’re not a number. Riders and parents know each other, and everyone stands together at races. Jolynn didn’t just find a coach, she found a place where she belongs.”
Leanne Both

Parent of Jolynn, Veloworld Tribe
BUCKET-LISTER
“I’ve done the TransBaviaans every year since 2022 and was thrilled to earn my 5-times shield in 2026. I’ve always believed in good preparation, but working with Marcel took my training to another level. He developed a programme around our individual needs and available time, while also supporting us with nutrition, mental strength and the mindset that we were competing against ourselves.

The 2026 route was probably the toughest yet, but we finished feeling strong throughout and crossed the finish line with a smile. We’ve already started planning our training for the 36ONE in 2027, an event I’d never even considered before meeting Marcel.”
Karin Burger

Durbanville, TransBaviaans x 5
Ek is al deel van veloworld vir die afgelope 4 jaar en dit was n goeie ervaring van die begin af. Veloworld se struktuur werk vir my baie goed met die manier hoe my oefening asook toekomstige planne uiteengesit word vir my. My fiksheid oor die jare het net verbeter en word nog beter, net Veloworld kan bedank word daarvoor. Dis baie maklik om jou plek in die Veloworld span te vind en sal nie sommer uit plek uit voel nie, dit is eintlik wat vir my persoonlik die maklikste op die fiets kry. Ek beveel Veloworld sterk aan!
Ruben Devenish

Performance Athlete
BUCKET-LISTER
Marcel is an exceptional coach, and I cannot recommend him enough. When I started training with him, I was a woman in my late 40s who enjoyed mountain biking at a social, novice level. My technical ability was limited, and the thought of a stage race longer than three days was outside my comfort zone. The Cape Epic was something I could never have imagined doing, let alone finishing.

Marcel changed that. He went to extraordinary lengths to prepare me physically, technically and mentally. He had the patience to work through my fears, the knowledge to build my fitness and skills step by step, and the ability to make me believe I was capable of far more than I thought. He never tried to turn me into someone I wasn't. He understood my limitations, respected my fears and gradually gave me the confidence to push beyond them. Every technical section I learned to ride, every long day in the saddle and every obstacle I overcame brought me closer to something that once seemed impossible.

And then we did it. I completed the Cape Epic!

But perhaps the greatest testament to Marcel's coaching is not simply that I crossed the finish line, but that I crossed it with a smile on my face and a grateful heart. Marcel didn't just coach me for a mountain bike race. He took a social, novice rider in her late 40s who was afraid of technical trails and long stage races and helped her become a Cape Epic finisher. I will always be proud of that achievement and grateful to him.

Thank you, Marcel, for your patience, dedication and encouragement, and for believing in me until I learned to believe in myself. What an incredible journey!
Mariette Burger

Cape Epic finisher
COMPLETED THE COURSE
Hi, my name is Victor Phiri of Ga Rankuwa Cycling Against Substance Abuse(GCASA),I am a cycling coach and got my accreditation through Velo World Skills Training under Marcel Van Der Poll.

The course is world class and I learned a lot,from basics to advance skills,this is what all cycling coaches should go through to better understand the sport and also communicate with the athletes for better performance.

I recommend the Velo World Skills Training to everyone who wants to be a coach and to all athletes who needs to improve on their riding skills and performance.
Victor Phiri
IN A MOTHER'S WORDS
I would like to share our experience with Veloworld and the incredible journey our 5-year-old daughter, Eunice, has had with them over the past four months.

Eunice’s journey started when she became fascinated watching the little girls doing cycling skills on the soccer field at Bloemendal. She immediately wanted to join them. Knowing that she might still be a little young, we approached Marcel at Veloworld to ask whether she could attend a trial session.

The coaches kindly agreed to give her the opportunity and what started as a test skills session has turned into something truly amazing.

To think that not so long ago Eunice was still learning to pedal with training wheels and today she rides down Home Run with so much confidence, is incredible. The improvement in her riding over such a short period has exceeded our expectations.

She now takes on the trails at Bloemendal with determination and confidence. Watching her pedal up the hills with so much willpower and then confidently tackle the trails is something we are extremely proud of. After every training session, she cannot wait to tell us which trails they explored and what she managed to accomplish.
Natalie Leca-Vermaak

Mother of a Junior Foundation daughter.
WITH GRATITUDE
Celebrating Deon’s Journey with Veloworld ✨

In 2025, Deon came to us with a dream: to start a training program with Veloworld. By early 2026, he was working one‑on‑one with Coach Marcel, setting clear goals and building a plan for the future.

The dedication, passion, and vision that Marcel has poured into Deon’s journey are truly special. He’s not only coaching Deon in cycling but also guiding him toward his bigger life goals.

Thank you, Veloworld — and especially Coach Marcel — for making 2026 a year filled with brilliant progress and unforgettable moments. 🚴💪
Gideon & Rika Pieterse
Jnr Foundation and Foundation groups
Our kids have been riding with Veloworld for several years, and it’s incredible to see not only how much they’ve developed, but how much they genuinely enjoy the journey and ride according to their Veloworld Values.

The coaches focus on more than skills—they build a lasting love and respect for the sport, their bikes and fellow riders. Thank you, Veloworld, for always keeping the bigger picture in mind when it comes to long term growth for young athletes and putting the rider first. We truly appreciate the role you play in helping our kids grow, both on and off the bike.
Erica Fouche

Mom of Daniel and Ninca
our Development Group
Couldn’t have ended up with a better cycling family. The type of coaching that helped our son fall in love with the sport and build a consistent work ethic. Forever grateful for the positive influence Marcel and his team have had on the children both in sport and as humans.
Tamlyn Melvilleopen
Elite athlete
Hi It's Atlehang Motsokotsi I am a 22 years old MTB rider dedicated in South Africa,I am also the part of the veloworld

I am so proud to be the part of it because there so many things I've learnt and thought by the team and I like the support it has and coolkids and parents that like the team and the sport .The coaching in Veloworld really helped me so much and uplift my fitness level on the bike.Coach Marcel Van Der Poll is putting on lot of effort and work to see the veloworld riders doing good and he is doing amazing work thanks to him for all his energy and his work .
Atlehang Motsokotsi
Development Group rider
Since joining Veloworld my son/Louis’ confidence on the bike and his endurance has improved tremendously. Due to their patient and encouraging coaching he’s developed a real passion for cycling. The Veloworld culture focusses on discipline and is now reflecting in other aspects of his life as well. (Performance athlete)

My son joined Veloworld in 2022. What started as a love for cycling has developed into an amazing level of skill, determination and confidence.

The progress has been remarkable, from starting to race to podium finishes. The passion, dedication and commitment is inspiring to watch.

Along the way, cycling has also brought amazing friendships and a wonderful community of people who share the same love for the sport.

A huge thank you to the incredible team at Veloworld for all the guidance, encouragement and support. To many more rides, races and unforgettable memories!
DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Masterful high skilled levelled coaching which is pure fun then Veloworld is the absolute best. Every session is packed with energy, laughter and brilliant drills disguised as games.

My son went from a timed rider to a skilled, confident cyclist who genuinely loves the sport! Coach Marcelle and the Veloworld team have an incredible gift of making hard work of learning bike mastery feel like the best part of a childs week

Veloworld core life principle has made my children something else. The value of supporting your peers, celebrating others wins, sportsmanship and enjoying rather than just racing to the finish line. Its not just about winning medals, its about the community, patience, caring and self believe. Veloworld is not just training young cyclists they are training with purpose, mentoring wonderful human beings
Pieter Ackerman

Mountain biker in cycling coaching and development sessions.

(06) LAUNCHING TERM 3

The Podium
Pipeline
Project

Talent doesn't appear at eighteen. The Podium Pipeline supports aspiring young athletes aged 12 to 18 as they develop their skills, confidence and competitive potential. Through structured coaching and age-appropriate development, riders are guided towards reaching their potential.

(07) PARTNERSHIPS

The people
we build with

tiletoria

Investing in the development of young athletes.

Elite race pathways for young riders.

Ithuba Developments

Master International · PACE

The tool behind our mental performance coaching.

(08) RESOURCES

The knowledge
behind the coaching

ALL RESOURCES

Article 1

Why Talent is a Dangerous Term

Young cyclists in a cycling coaching and development program.

Cycling coaching and development for mountain bikers

Article 2

The Cost of the Safety Net: Why Youth Athletes Need Mistakes to Build Resilience

Youth cycling coaching and development on a grassy hill.

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Purpose

Cycling changes people