Top 5 toughest sports: During the World Darts Championship, Nathan Aspinall spoke out about the battle he has to fight to keep his dartitis at bay. He works with a hypnotherapist, talks to a sports psychologist, and maintains an active lifestyle that includes running. In short, he does everything he can to be in peak …
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How visualisation boosts your performance as a cyclist Imagine going back in time to your final English exam. You have just taken your seat, and the exams are being handed out by the teachers and supervisors. You are sitting in the gymnasium, and when you look around, you see your classmates with whom you have …
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Goal setting Whenever you have ambition goal setting is crucial order to optimise your performance. Whether you’re an ambitious cyclist or an entrepreneur, to get better, you need to set goals. The problem I see in my practice as a mindset coach for cyclists, is that a lot of riders underestimate the impact it has …
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7 ways to improve focus Improve focus: It’s often claimed that we’re much less able to focus nowadays than we used to be — that we’ve somehow lost our ability to focus. With all the technological advancements and algorithms that perfectly exploit our weaknesses when it comes to attention, it’s easy to believe that our …
5 ways to boost your self confidence as a cyclist Self-confidence and having a positive self-image are crucial factors in delivering consistent, long-term performance. Whether you’re an athlete trying to get the most out of yourself or a professional poker player, the moment you truly believe in yourself and trust that things will work out, …
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What is mental resillience and is it trainable? Mental resilience is a psychological skill that enables people to perform consistently. It allows you to stay focused, determined, and confident under pressure, and to keep delivering what is required of you. It’s a concept widely used in sport psychology and is essential for elite athletes who need …
Why perfectionism is killing your cycling career Perfectionism is often seen by elite cyclists as a positive character trait, something to be spoken about with a certain pride. “I have to execute my training perfectly, down to the minute,” or “If I spend less time on the bike than my plan says, I’m not allowed …
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It’s Friday night, 11:30 p.m. Tomorrow you’re on the start line of an important race. You’ve been staring at the ceiling for over an hour. All week long, different scenarios have been running through your head. Where will you launch your attack? Have you really done everything you could? What if you get a flat? …
Coping with stress as a cyclist “Some physical tension is essential when you perform: it keeps you focused, shields you from distractions, and primes you to compete. But too much tension can tank your performance—your thinking fogs, even simple skills fall apart, and tactical mistakes creep in. This blog shows you how to cope with …
Growth mindset Mindset is a term you’re seeing more and more often. ‘You just need to change your mindset,’ ‘He has the right mindset,’ or ‘She won that race purely because of her mindset.’ But what does mindset actually mean—and more specifically, what do we mean by having a fixed versus a growth mindset? What’s …