— The Founder
The
Journey.
Hi, I'm Phillipe.
Col de Sud wasn't created because I wanted to start another coaching business.
It was created because cycling has shaped almost every chapter of my life.
From racing as a kid in New Zealand to rediscovering endurance sport years later, the bike has always brought me back to who I am.
Col de Sud exists to help everyday athletes enjoy the journey—not just chase the finish line.
Where it
all began.
Before power meters…
Before carbon bikes…
Before Strava…
There was simply the joy of riding.
That passion started in New Zealand over two decades ago and has never disappeared.
Five chapters.
One direction.
- 1999Young Rider01→
- 2000sCompetitive Cycling02→
- 2010sRunning & Triathlon03→
- 2020sRediscovering Adventure04→
- TodayCol de Sud05
- 011999Young Rider
- 022000sCompetitive Cycling
- 032010sRunning & Triathlon
- 042020sRediscovering Adventure
- 05TodayCol de Sud
Performance
with Purpose.
I don't believe performance is only about numbers.
It's about exploring further.
Climbing one more hill.
Sharing coffee after a ride.
Discovering new roads.
Becoming a little stronger than yesterday.
That's what Col de Sud stands for.
Hi, I'm Phillipe.
Cycling has been part of my life for more than two decades.
It began as a young rider growing up in New Zealand, chasing races on weekends and discovering the freedom that only a bike can give. Over the years that passion evolved through running, triathlon and endurance sport, but the reason I ride has remained the same.
Not to chase trophies.
Not to chase numbers.
To explore.
To challenge myself.
To find perspective.
Col de Sud was born from that belief.
It's for the everyday athlete balancing work, family and life while still making time for adventure. Whether you're training for your first event, riding with friends on a Sunday morning or simply looking for a new road to explore, you're part of the same journey.
Because performance isn't just about being faster.
It's about becoming stronger, living healthier and creating memories that last far beyond the finish line.
Every athlete
has a mountain.
Find your path.
Ara Maunga.
Some passions don't fade.
They simply take you further.