Tag: Inside the Cyclist’s Mind

Inside the Cyclist’s Mind: Training Discipline vs Joy Riding

November 26, 2025 at 7:03 am2 min reading

Health & Training

Training plans promise progress. Joy rides promise freedom. For years I’ve been trying to work out which one should guide my cycling. Over the years I’ve lived in both worlds. Is it possible to balance both at the same time?
Inside the Cyclist’s Mind: Coping with Fear of Descents, Traffic, Crashes

November 11, 2025 at 10:43 am2 min reading

Health & Training

Cycling looks fearless from the outside. Smooth descending, perfect confidence, nothing but freedom. In reality? Sometimes your brakes squeal louder than your courage. Sometimes a patch of trail feels like a cliff. Sometimes a passing car triggers every “fight-or-flight” instinct you have. Is there something…