Motivational Tool #1 for Cycling and Triathlon: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I just recorded the first of four motivational tools for cycling and triathlon. In this series, I explore in about one minute practical steps you can take to stay motivated early in the season when it’s cold outside for most of us and boring inside while riding on Zwift and similar platforms. You can watch […]
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A Stellar Review by Pez Cycling for The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
PEZ Bookshelf: “The Complete Guide To Cycling Psychology” By Leslie Reissner On Nov 13, 2022 The idea that thinking affects performance is nothing new, or, in the words attributed to Henry Ford: “If you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re probably right.” It has been demonstrated time and again that athletes with the ability to focus on their […]
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3 Tips to Improve the Quality (and Enjoyment) of Your Rides: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
Global Cycling Network, the publisher of my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, has created several video clips from my visit to their HQ in Bath, England back in April that describes some of the useful tools that the book offers cyclists (and any endurance athlete). Here’s the second one about how to […]
Read More3 Tips for Managing Endurance-sport Pain: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
Global Cycling Network, the publisher of my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, has created several video clips from my visit to their HQ in Bath, England back in April that describes some of the useful tools that the book offers cyclists (and any endurance athlete). Here’s the first one about how to manage […]
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Great GCN segment on my latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I thought you might enjoy learning more about my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, that has been published by Global Cycling Network, and about its authors, particularly my co-author Mark Beaumont. GCN presenter, Conor Dunne, does wonderful job of setting up the segment, while actually riding no less. The segment introduces you to […]
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My Interview on the Dylan Johnson podcast about the Psychology of Cycling (Part I)
I was recently interviewed by Dylan Johnson, a world-class gravel and MTB competitor and cycling coach, for his podcast on his YouTube channel: “Can You Use Your Mind to Improve Your Cycling Performance? Sports Psychology with Dr. Jim Taylor” In the interview, we explore the mental aspects of cycling, whether you’re a competitive cyclist, endurance rider, […]
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I Built My Dream Triathlon Bike
As those who follow me know, I was the victim of a hit-and-run collision last September 24th on my last training ride on Pacific Coast Highway the day before Malibu Triathlon. The bad news was that my tri-bike (a Diamondback Andean), which took the brunt of the impact, was destroyed. The good news was that […]
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Meet My Newest Partner 2022: SLF Motion Cycling Drivetrain Upgrades
Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value most in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2022, I am thrilled to introduce you to SLF Motion, a company that designs […]
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Top-secret Project with Global Cycling Network
I just returned from a week in the UK where I was working with Global Cycling Network, the largest cycling-focused channel on YouTube, on a new, exciting, and as-yet top-secret project (I’m not allowed to get specific about it yet). While in Bath, England at the GCN HQ, I worked with two exceptional individuals (image […]
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Meet My Partners for 2022: ICAN Cycling Wheels
Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m re-introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so you will consider adding what they have […]
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