There’s a fascinating paradox in the cycling world: we are capable of accomplishing physically absurd things, like climbing a pass for two hours while talking about gear ratios, but […] Read more →
Tag: motivation
Gaining weight in winter: normal, and how to find balance
Yes, gaining a few kilos in winter… it’s human. And admit it: this scenario probably sounds familiar. The bike hibernates in the garage, days get shorter, we swap the road ride for […] Read more →
When the mind warms your hands on the bike
We all know someone like him. The one who turns every setback into an opportunity. His bike breaks? Perfect: an opportunity to learn its inner workings, to tinker, or to write a […] Read more →
Nicolas Roche, the man who never stopped moving forward
He arrives, slim silhouette, calm smile, helmet under his arm. The autumn wind kicks up a little dust on the path, one he now knows so well. Nicolas Roche has just donned […] Read more →
When discipline becomes a rare weapon
Some videos resonate more strongly than others… The other day, we came across Nos haters déclareront forfait with David Goggins, in all his lucid brutality. And it struck us. Not because he […] Read more →
Motivation or discipline? Why true champions never count on desire
“I’m not always motivated. But I’m always disciplined.” That sentence could be attributed to any of the giants of world sport: Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Jordan, Rafael Nadal, or Eliud Kipchoge. But it […] Read more →
Knowing when to stop, or Caleb Ewan’s lesson in courage
A day comes when what made the heart beat, what animated every awakening, every pedal stroke, no longer resonates. The bike, that road companion, becomes silent. Not for lack of legs, nor […] Read more →
10 bad habits that prevent you from progressing
Most of the time, you cycle to improve your fitness, complete increasingly difficult or faster routes, and progress over time, whatever your age or starting level. However, certain bad habits prevent you […] Read more →