NorthFIT Cycling Services

Cycling isn’t just about putting in the miles—it’s about training smarter, not just harder. Whether you're aiming for a podium, tackling your first century ride, or simply trying to outclimb your riding buddies, a personalized coaching approach can make all the difference. At NorthFIT, Dr. Nick North—Bend, Oregon’s premier cycling coach—combines his expertise as a licensed coach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and ultra-endurance athlete to help you push limits and smash goals.

With NorthFIT, you get more than just a training plan—you get a dedicated coach who fine-tunes every aspect of your riding. From personalized training plans and race-day tactics to bike fit optimization, nutrition guidance, and injury prevention, every detail is designed to maximize your performance. Whether you need a strategist, motivator, or drill sergeant, Dr. North will be there to ensure you’re riding stronger, smarter, and faster than ever before.

Whether you're looking to improve your handling skills on the trails, gravel, road, or snow, NorthFIT is here for you.  2 decades of training and racing experience along with a Level 3 PMBIA Coaching Certification will facilitate a novice rider to rise to intermediate skill levels, and help intermediate riders dial in their bike handling ability.  

If you're on the timid side, rest assured that Dr. North will start your out with a basic skills history and assessment, and begin your coaching session at a conservative pace on appropriate terrain.  Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a Coach who is also a seasoned medical professional, and Certified in Wilderness First Aid.  

Interested in amping up the fun and turning your coaching session into a party?  Group rates are available, so bring your friends!

NorthFIT is excited to be the first business in Central Oregon to provide this unique and rare service to clients, whether they be elite-level athletes or weekend warriors who want elite-level treatment.  As your personal Soigneur (French for “caretaker”), Dr. North will be there for you on Race-Day, all day, providing you with any help you might need.  Pre-event massage, transportation, meal preparation, feed-zone support, equipment management, technical support, event photography, first aid, post-event massage, and of course… celebration!  If desired and possible, Dr. North will even participate in the event with you as your coach, pacing guide, and pack mule.  You work hard, and deserve professional treatment, so let NorthFIT show you how that feels.  

Bend, Oregon is known as the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon, and has the highest average number of sunny days in the state.  Chances are, whatever part of the year you'd like, there is a time and place to fit in an epic ride.  

Whether you live here or are just visiting, Central Oregon is known for its cycling-friend weather, diverse and scenic roadways, adventure gravel, and expansive network of well-maintained mountain bike trails.  Whatever your flavor, let Dr. North know your ride preferences and he'll create and lead you on a customized experience based on terrain, time, fitness, skills, and scenery.  

As an added bonus, you get a tour guide who also happens to be a seasoned medical professional, a licensed and certified cycling coach, a competent trailside mechanic, and certified in Wilderness First Aid.  From your gear, to your fuel, to your body, Dr. North will take great care of you and ensure a stellar time!