About

I have worked in the sport and leisure industry for over 15 years. During this time I held various positions including gym instructor, deputy manager of leisure centre, coach and coach educator. I have worked for a variety of national governing bodies and organisations (British Cycling Federation, Union Cycliste Internationale, Olympic Solidarity, Cycling Ireland, Sports Coach UK). As a result, I have an in-depth knowledge of the sport and leisure industry from an applied and academic perspective.

I still work collaboratively with a variety of sports organisations in my role as senior lecturer in Sport Coaching and development. I have taught at the University of Derby for 10 years in the college of life and natural sciences and am the deputy chair of the college ethics committee.

Teaching responsibilities

My teaching responsibilities at the University of Derby include the area of sports coaching and sports development. I teach a wide variety of levels including Foundation degree, Bachelor of arts and master level students.

In addition to the University, I have taught at Heidelberg in Germany (BA Sports coaching), Indonesia (Olympic solidarity) and Level 1-3 British cycling coaching qualifications.

Professional interests

I have a wide variety of interests in the area of sports coaching and coaching science. From knowledge transference: how coaches ascertain and disseminate knowledge to profile of sports: aspects of a sport that have an impact on results. This area of interest has led to a variety of working relationships with amateur and world-class athletes and sport governing bodies.

Research interests

My research interests are based on applied coaching science, which is research that can be used to develop an athlete’s performance. I have worked collaboratively with a variety of governing bodies such as British Cycling and Cycling Irelands.  I have also worked collaboratively with researchers from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Central Lancashire and Winchester University on a number of studies.

I have also aided in studies in a variety of sports including sports climbing, air rifle shooting and swimming.

Recent conferences

• 2015: Hurst, H, T. Sinclair, J. Atkins, S. Rylands, L, P. Metcalfe, J. (2015). The Effect of Wheel Diameter on Cross-Country Mountain Bike Performance. BASES Conference, poster presentation
• 2015: Hurst, H, T. Sinclair, J. Atkins, S. Rylands, L, P. Metcalfe, J. (2015). Muscle activity and tri-axial accelerations during Cross-Country mountain biking and the effect of wheel diameter
• 2011 National coaching conference: English Golf Union
• 2009 Go-ride conference (Leeds): British Cycling's National Development
• 2008 Go-ride conference (London): British Cycling's National Development
• 2008 Go-ride conference (Exeter): British Cycling's National Development
• 2007 Go-ride conference (Manchester): British Cycling's National Development

Recent publications

Journal Articles

• Townsend, K. Rylands, L, P. Canham, D. (2020). A comparative time-motion analysis of the Flip Turn and Suicide Turn, during the Individual Medley discipline. 23: 2
• Rylands, L, P,  Roberts, S, J. (2019). Performance Characteristics in BMX Racing: A Scoping Review. Journal of Science and Cycling, 8(1)
• Rylands, L, P. Cheetham, M, A. Crawford, A. Taylor, N. (2018). Power Performance Characteristics in Male versus Female Sport Climbers: A Lab-Based Study Using an SRM Power Meter.  Journal of Exercise Physiology. 21(5):150-157
• Hurst, H, T. Rylands, L, P. Atkins, S. Enright, K. Roberts, S, J. (2018). Profiling of translational and rotational head accelerations in youth BMX with and without a neck brace. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 21(3), 263-267
• Rylands, L, P. Hurst, H, T, Roberts S, J. Graydon, R. (2017). The effect of 'Pumping' and 'Non-pumping' techniques on velocity production and muscle activity during field-based BMX cycling. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 31(2):445-450
• Rylands, L. Roberts, S, J. Hurst, H, T. Bentley, I. (2017) Effect of cadence selection on peak power and time of power production in elite BMX riders; a laboratory-based study. Journal of Sports Sciences. 35 (14): 1372-1378
• Hurst, H, T. Metcalfe, J. Rylands, L, P. Atkins, S. (2017). The effect of mountain bike wheel size on Cross-Country performance. Journal of Sports Sciences. 35(14):1349- 1356
• Hurst, H, T. Metcalfe, J. Rylands, L. Atkins, S. (2017). Influence of wheel size on muscle activity and tri-axial accelerations during Cross-Country mountain biking. Journal of Sports Sciences. 35(14): 1342-1348
• Rylands, L. Roberts, S, J. (2016). The effect of gear ratio on time of power production and peak power in elite male BMX riders: A field-based study using an SRM power meter.  European Journal of Sport Science. 17(2), 127-131
• Rylands, L, P. Roberts, S, J. Hurst, H, T. (2015). Variability in laboratory versus field-testing of peak power, torque and time of peak power production amongst elite BMX cyclists. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 29(9), 2635-2640
• Rylands, L, P. Roberts, S, J. (2014). Relationship between starting and finishing position in World Cup BMX racing. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 14(1), 14-23
• Rylands, L, P. Roberts, S, J. Cheetham, M. Baker, A. (2013). Velocity production in elite BMX riders: A field-based study using an SRM PowerMeter. Journal of Exercise Physiology. 16(3), 40-50

Chapters in Books

• Rylands, L. Kirkland, A. Hill, C. Evans, C. (2013). Level 3 Coaching Handbook: Track. Blueleaf
• Rylands, L. Satherley, H. Moriarty, B. (2010). British cycling gear 7. Coachwise
• Satherley, H. Rylands. L, Passfield, L. Ranchordas, M. (2008). British cycling level 3 core handbook. Coachwise
• Moriarty. B, Satherley, H. Rylands, L. Doughty, S.(2007). British Cycling gear 6 Road and time trial handbook. Coachwise
• Moriarty, B. Satherley, H. Rylands, L. Doughty, S.(2007). British Cycling gear 5 Road and time trial handbook. Coachwise
• Moriarty, B. Satherley, H. Rylands, L. Doughty, S.(2007). British Cycling Level 2 certificate in coaching Road and time trial cycling. Coachwise
• Rylands, L. Satherley, H.Ellingworth, R. (2007). British Cycling gear 6 Track handbook. Coachwise
• Rylands, L. Satherley, H. Ellingworth, R. (2007). British Cycling gear 5 Track Handbook. Coachwise
• Rylands, L. Satherley, H. Kelly, J. (2006). British Cycling Level 2 certificate in coaching Track cycling. Coachwise
• Rylands, L. Meredith, A. Sherwood, J. (2005). British Cycling Level 1 Handbook introduction to cycling. Coachwise
• Rylands, L. Meredith, A. Sherwood, J. (200). British Cycling Level 1 Handbook introduction to coaching. Coachwise