by Cheryl | Mar 4, 2026 | Training, Training & Performance
One of the first things I notice when someone begins riding regularly is not their power. It is their gear choice. Big gear. Slow pedals. Strong push. At first, it feels controlled. Solid. Productive. However, that feeling does not always last. Fatigue arrives far...
by Cheryl | Feb 18, 2026 | Mindset and Performance, Training & Performance
Most athletes who are feeling behind in training… aren’t. They are training.They’re are showing up.And they’re are building quietly. Yet somewhere along the way, they start measuring themselves against someone else’s highlight reel or their younger self....
by Cheryl | Jan 31, 2026 | Mindset and Performance, Training
The most dangerous thing a cyclist or triathlete can carry isn’t a lack of fitness, its the pride that prevents them from being a beginner. Many athletes feel embarrassed about being a beginner, but admitting you are a novice is actually the first step to...
by Cheryl | Jan 13, 2026 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
Elite cycling skills are easiest to spot when we slow down and really watch racing. With the New Year comes the Australian Road Cycling Championships, summer triathlon racing well underway, and social feeds filled with athletes moving fast, smoothly, and...
by Cheryl | Dec 7, 2025 | Seasonal Training
Summer training often catches people off guard. One week everything feels smooth and predictable… and the next, the same sessions feel heavier, hotter, and harder to settle into. It’s not a motivation issue.It’s not a fitness issue.And it’s definitely not you “losing...
