{"id":920,"date":"2021-07-23T15:59:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T13:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=920"},"modified":"2021-07-29T15:03:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T13:03:17","slug":"the-strength-of-experience-and-the-value-of-learning-from-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2021\/07\/23\/the-strength-of-experience-and-the-value-of-learning-from-others\/","title":{"rendered":"The Strength of Experience and the Value of Learning From Others\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Olivia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-928\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Olivia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Olivia.jpg 239w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Olivia-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name<\/strong>: Olivia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age<\/strong>: 20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Stage<\/strong>: Student at Durham University, going into 3rd Year Maths<\/p>\n<p><strong>Started Cycling<\/strong>: March 2020, due to no tennis in lockdown. Cycling specific training started at the end of November 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training: <\/strong>Around 12 hours per week cycling, 5-6 hours tennis and 4-5 hours in the gym doing weights\/mobility<\/p>\n<p><strong>No. of Races<\/strong>: Only 4 so far \u2013 more to come!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thoughts on Racing:<\/strong> From the small experience of racing I\u2019ve had, I absolutely LOVE it. At the start I\u2019m nervous, but that feeling goes away once I get going.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Racing Highlights: <\/strong>1st place at Team GB World Championships Age-Group Duathlon Qualifier<\/p>\n<p><strong>This Year\u2019s Goals: <\/strong>Enjoy the unique experience \u0160koda has given me, work as hard as I possibly can, and keep learning and improving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hopes for the Academy:<\/strong> Reaching my potential in cycling, while inspiring as many people, women especially, to get out on two wheels!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Top Tip: <\/strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions e.g. about bike maintenance or local cycle routes. I\u2019ve found other riders will be more than happy to help you out<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Gwyneth.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-925\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Gwyneth.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name<\/strong>: Gwyneth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age<\/strong>: 19<\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Stage<\/strong>: Studying for A levels in biology, chemistry and economics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Started Cycling<\/strong>: Seriously in April 2020 after being injured out of competitive running<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training:\u00a0<\/strong>A mix of sessions and endurance work, as well as some strength and core work each week<\/p>\n<p><strong>No. of Races<\/strong>: Around 10 local hill climbs and time trials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thoughts on Racing:<\/strong>\u00a0I really enjoy it, and can\u2019t wait to do more, as well as some road racing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Racing Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0Competing for Wales in the International Mountain Running Youth Cup in Italy in both 2018 and 2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>This Year\u2019s Goals:\u00a0<\/strong>Continue to train hard and improve with the \u0160koda Academy, as well as gaining race experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hopes for the Academy:<\/strong>\u00a0To work towards the next level of my cycling, as well as hopefully getting others involved in the sport<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Listen to your body \u2013 know when to push hard, but also when to take it a bit easier!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Lucy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-926\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Lucy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Lucy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong>\u00a018<\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Stage:<\/strong>\u00a0Just finished A-Levels in maths, physics and geography.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Started Cycling:<\/strong>\u00a0Cycled for fun since I was 3, started racing at 14 when I joined Otley Cycle Club.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training:<\/strong>\u00a0Endurance and efforts sessions with some strength and conditioning work off the bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No. of Races:<\/strong>\u00a084 road &amp; circuit races,\u00a06 time\u00a0trials, 3 hill climbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thoughts on racing:<\/strong>\u00a0I love racing and the buzz it gives me from pushing myself against others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Racing Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a02nd in the 2019 Yorkshire Regional Road Race Championships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This Year\u2019s Goals:<\/strong>\u00a0To work hard to achieve the best results I can and enjoy racing again after such a long break last year due to COVID.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hopes for the Academy:<\/strong>\u00a0I can\u2019t wait to work with the other girls on the team to promote the sport and inspire others to get into cycling. It is really nice to see more women out on the roads and hopefully we can continue to increase this number.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0The most important thing is to make sure you enjoy it! If you want to take yourself to the next level, make sure you are enjoying the training so you don\u2019t fall out of love with the sport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Maddi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-927\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/18\/2021\/07\/Maddi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name: <\/strong>Maddi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age: <\/strong>18<\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Stage: <\/strong>Just completed 1-year Art Foundation, going into 1<sup>st<\/sup> Year Combined Honours in Social Sciences at Durham University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Started Cycling: <\/strong>Cycling specific training started in March 2020 due to closure of swimming pools \u2013 my previous training grounds!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training: <\/strong>Around 9 hours per week of cycling, including 2 high-intensity paceline rides with my clubs Bath CC and BOA CC<\/p>\n<p><strong>No. of Races: <\/strong>5 so far; 1 road race and 4 pursuit-style circuit races<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thoughts on Racing:<\/strong> There\u2019s so much to learn, but I love the buzz of finishing a good race, and can\u2019t wait to develop my racing skills\/tactics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Racing Highlights: <\/strong>So far, my first win at the Odd Down Summer Pursuit closed circuit race a couple of weeks ago \u2013 it was a great race and really good experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>This Year\u2019s Goals: <\/strong>Gain experience from across the racing disciplines, including road racing, time trialling, and close circuit racing,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hopes for the Academy: <\/strong>Begin to identify my strengths and weaknesses in cycling, using the support and expertise of \u0160koda and Dame Sarah Storey<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip: <\/strong>Join a cycling club if you\u2019re not already part of one, and make use of the club rides available. 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