Interview with Ryan Morley

Ryan Morley is a cycling coach, bike fitter, data analyst,and former RAF serviceman. Ryan began his racing career in time trials at the age of 15 and entered the world of road and criterium racing shortly after. As a junior, Ryan raced extensively, competing for the Welsh national team.

Having worked within the cycling industry for several years,he then pursued a career in the Royal Air Force. Which was then ended when he was diagnosed with an underlying heart condition that prevented him from ever riding again and forced him to leave the service. Unwilling to leave hispassion behind, Ryan chose to apply his extensive knowledge and analytical mind to coaching and bike fitting.

 In 2023, Ryan took the plunge and launched the Ryan MorleyCycle Centre in Wrexham, North Wales, at the same time as becoming the Head Coach for the Invictus Games, for Team UK.

We met as I was the Sport Psychologist for the squad and helped Ryan and his athletes prepare for the games. This conversation is all about developing a mindset for coaching, cycling, and life. Ryan is a hugely engaging characterand someone I’m proud to have supported over the years.