Never Fall Out Of Love With Cycling Again

Is your cycling motivation fading? You're not alone! GCN's Simon Richardson dives into how he's managed to keep his passion for cycling alive for over 30 years - something that his good friend Dan and many viewers struggle with. Discover Si's core motivation strategies and tips for eternal cycling happiness

Chapters: ⏱️
0:00 - The Motivation Problem
0:40 - Why Keep Riding if You Don't Enjoy It?
1:24 - What’s the Secret?
1:54 - A Brief History: From Mountain Bike Phase to Pro
3:06 - The Core Reasons I Still Love Cycling
4:14 - The Upside of a Crap Ride
5:22 - The Power of Routine & Group Rides
6:30 - Short Rides vs. Long Rides: Any Ride is Worth It
8:43 - The Secret: Variety is the Spice of Cycling
9:29 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion

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Simon's secret involves variety (road, mountain, cyclocross, cargo, gravel). If you could only keep one discipline for the rest of your life, which single type of riding do you think is the most essential for keeping your overall cycling motivation high? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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