The problem of training of cycling coaches affects the efficiency of training activity and general development of sportsmen in this kind of sport. The effective training activity demands deep understanding of methodology of teaching and psychological strategies oriented towards enhancement of sportsmen’s training and competitions. The goal is to improve the system for training cycling coaches based on the study of scientific and methodological literature, modern research, and the generalization of advanced practical experience. Methods. During the research the following methods were used: theoretical analysis, generalization of scientific, educational and methodological literature and normative documents. Also, the methods of analysis and synthesis were applied to outline the research outcomes. Results. The authors found that the main task of training of cycling coaches is to form students’ professional competence. It will enable them to realize their theoretical knowledge and practical skills within training activity successfully. On the basis of analysis of scientific and educational and methodological literature the authors described the peculiarities of activity of cycling coach. Also, the structure of training activity of cycling coach was revealed. And it was stated that this activity includes teaching, development and upbringing of a sportsman in the process of sports training. The authors outlined the obligations of different position of cycling coach regarding training of future cyclists to learning and training activity and competitions. These obligations should be considered when the process of training of cycling coach is planned. Also, it was found that training of cycling coach must consider the knowledge about training styles, particularly authoritarian, democratic, and mentoring.