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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....

One crash stole my confidence – three years later, one descent brought it back
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 t...

How Rohan Dennis won Worlds with the help of his psychological scientist
Dr David Spindler is an Andorra-based psychological scientist who works almost exclusively with professional cyclists. In the first part ...

What it's like to be a psychological scientist working with pro cyclists
Dr David Spindler is an Andorra-based psychological scientist who works almost exclusively with professional cyclists. You might recognis...

How to keep cycling after becoming a father
There aren't many bigger transitions in life than having your first child. Your entire world changes, including your cycling. So how do y...

Keeping Dirty Kanza fun: Five tips for 200 miles of enjoyable gravel riding
In 2019, CyclingTips is hitting the gravel roads of America in a custom VanDoIt van, taking a deep look at the sport of gravel riding, gr...

Ride on: The art of staying motivated on the bike
Michael Inglis is a sports psychologist who’s worked with professional and amateur athletes across a range of sports, including cycling. ...

Cycling as meditation: Can riding help us achieve mindfulness?
Have you ever been out for a ride, lost yourself in the moment, then come home and felt like your mind has been cleansed? Like you’ve fig...

Why the notion of confidence in endurance sport is flawed
We’ve all been there, waiting on the startline of a race or big gran fondo, worrying about how we’re going to go. “Will I be able to stay...

‘You can do it!’ Why you should practise positive self-talk on the bike
When it comes to improving on the bike, we all know the basics. Ride more, train hard, eat well, lose weight -- so much of the focus is o...

Mourning ride: When times get tough, a simple spin can work wonders
When I rolled my bike out the back gate, I thought I was just going out for an easy, hour-long spin. I didn’t even bring a water bottle o...

Mind games: Getting your head back in the game after a crash
Picture this. You’re riding down your favourite local descent, flying around the corners and having a great time. It’s raining a little b...