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Pain

We do not train to avoid pain, we train so that our body and mind learn to tolerate pain. Recently I heard someone say that cycling was meant to be enjoyed, not endured. They were correct, to a point, but the fact is that it is not possible to fully enjoy cycling if you cannot, …

The Purity of Pain

“Cycling isn’t a game, it is a sport. Tough, hard and unpitying, and it requires great sacrifices. One plays football, or tennis, or basketball. One does not play cycling.” – Jean de Gribaldy, Professional cyclist, Directeur Sportif and mentor to Sean Kelly’     Cycling is a sport of many levels but all share the same …