About Our Coaches
Meet the passionate experts behind Born2Bike — guiding young riders from first pedals to podiums.
Coach Zuan Jacobs
I am a youthful and certified UCI Level 1 coach at Velocity Coaching & Performance Training, dedicated to supporting athletes in reaching their objectives with expert fitness training. My notable accomplishments include winning the 2022 school series, securing second place in 2023, and reaching the podium at the national series.
I was also honoured with Gauteng North colors in 2023. While juggling a busy schedule with a full-time job and academic pursuits, I passionately pursue my love for cycling. Based in Pretoria, my primary focus is on nurturing up-and-coming talent and becoming a cycling star, leveraging my experience to motivate and mentor future cycling enthusiasts.
UCI Level 1 | CSA Licensed
Coach Nicholas Delport
Specializing in high-performance coaching since 2017, dedicated to supporting athletes in reaching their objectives with expert fitness training.
Previously, Velocity Coaching & Performance Training has enabled cyclists to pursue their aspirations of international cycling success.
Consistent achievements in podium placements at school, provincial. and national competitions annually.
Presently living in Pretoria with my lovely wife an two daughters.
UCI Level 2 | CSA Licensed | Coaching since 2017
Coach Karli Smalberger
A dedicated coach at Caracal Velocity Coaching & Performance Training, passionate about developing young athletes and helping them achieve their cycling goals.
I began cycling in 2016, winning the Gauteng School Series in 2019 and earning podium finishes at the Interprovincial Championships. Based in Pretoria, I’m committed to inspiring the next generation of cyclists through motivation, guidance, and a love for the sport.
I take pride in creating a supportive environment where every athlete can grow in confidence and skill. My goal is to help each rider reach their full potential, both on and off the bike.
UCI Level 1 Certified | CSA Licensed
How It Works
4 Levels
Basics → Control → Skills → Ready to Ride
Each Level has 4 Parts
Each Part focuses on a different skill area within the Level. Parts progress step by step until the Level is mastered.
Each Part has 8 Sessions
7 sessions + 1 assessment. For most kids a level takes about a year, but some may master skills sooner.
Every child gets a Progress Booklet for every Part in each level. There will be assessments throughout the booklets to help track progress, and the kids will earn stickers for each assessment they complete. At the end of the year, a ceremony will be held to award certificates and medals.