Most athletes tend not to go hard enough on the hard days and easy enough on the easy days.
A coach is there to make sure you are training as efficiently as you can. A coach guides you to do the right thing at the right time. This efficiency in training helps you to achieve your goals.
A coach is there to encourage and challenge you. A coach can identify your strengths and weaknesses and can outline a plan to address these.
Behind every great athletic team and individual there is always a coach behind the scenes. Why not do the same in cycling?
A coach can help you get fit and fast.
Not convinced about the benefits of a coach? Check out this
article in the NY Times.