Falling out of love with racing, and perhaps cycling

There’s a lot you can do on a bike! Try mountain biking (as others suggested.) Check out the gravel scene. Hell, use some of that fitness to go on a touring or bike packing adventure.

Destination events can be a great change of focus too. This year my two main A events were Strade Bianche in Tuscany and the Rift in Iceland. Both were totally amazing, and neither really engendered any results-based stress (both have large international and I didn’t really care how I placed.) I trained for them, but didn’t stress over them, and really enjoyed the experience of both.

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