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‘Endurance amnesia’: Why do we return to rides we swore we wouldn’t?

Have you ever done a ride or race that pushed you to your absolute limit then promptly sworn you’d never do it again? Have you ever looked back on that ride a little while later, convincing yourself it wasn’t as bad as you remember, then signed up to do it all over again? We’ve all …

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Best of 2019: What your Instagram says about you as a cyclist

Most of us don’t give much thought to what we post on Instagram or why — if something seems interesting and worth sharing, we’ll post it. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting lessons to be learned from how cyclists behave on Instagram.

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A descent to transcendence

I take a long, deep breath in, loosening my grip on the handlebars a little as I do. I shake out my arms, trying to release the tension that’s been tugging at my neck and shoulders for the last little while. I’m trying to steel myself for what’s about to come. I’m descending at something …

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How psychologist David Spindler helped Rohan Dennis win his second world title

Dr David Spindler is an Andorra-based sports psychologist who works almost exclusively with professional cyclists. In the first part in this two-part series, Spindler spoke about what it’s like to work with elite athletes, what makes pro cyclists stand out, and what he enjoys most about his role. In this second and final part, he …

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What it’s like to be a sports psychologist for professional cyclists

Dr David Spindler is a sports psychologist who works almost exclusively with professional cyclists. You might recognise his name — Rohan Dennis publicly thanked Spindler after winning his second world time trial title back in September, after what was a tumultuous few months for the Aussie pro. In addition to working with individual pro cyclists, …

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