Bollards, oh bollocks!
bollard: (n) a pole or structure erected to direct traffic or obstruct access to certain road users (cars). bollocks: (n) literal meaning: testicles. common use: an expletive uttered after a misfortune. One of my coaching clients recently crashed his bike and suffered some pretty serious injuries. He was commuting to work on the SF Bay Trail as part of a group ride. The route was detoured to a narrow section of trail with a bollard at the entrance. He didn’t […]
Put a little Bang in your Yin Yang
energy. it’s an amazing thing, right? we’ve got it, we don’t have it, we want more of it, we have too much of it. I have observed that the more energy I expend, the more energy I have. funny, isn’t it? when I’m active, riding my bicycle, I feel energized and alive and ready to conquer the world. I’m on a roll and there’s no stopping me. when I’m inactive, not riding my bicycle, I feel tired and sluggish and […]
Grant yourself permission
many years ago, when I first became a cycling coach, one of my clients shared this little nugget of psychological wisdom. she wasn’t referring to cycling, but I found it an important lesson for just about anything in life. I immediately stole it and began using it as the preface to my skills clinics. it’s simple yet brilliant. I know you’re on the edge of your seat waiting to learn what this piece of advice might be. of course, if […]
