Are you guys delusional or what? Youre all praising the cycling community for being so supportive, but lets be real, how many of you have actually received meaningful help during those dreaded tough training days? I mean, sure, you get a bunch of superficial you got this! and keep pushing! comments on social media, but when was the last time someone actually showed up at your doorstep with a bottle of water and a pep talk at 5 am?
How many of you have had a supportive training buddy who just happens to be having a great day, leaving you in the dust, while youre struggling to keep up? And dont even get me started on the motivational posts from pros and influencers who are getting paid to ride their bikes all day. Like, do you really think their inspirational quotes are going to get you out of bed for a 3-hour ride in the rain?
What I want to know is, have any of you actually experienced genuine, tangible support from the cycling community during a rough patch? Or are we all just drinking the same Kool-Aid, pretending that the likes and comments on our Instagram posts are actually making a difference in our training?
How many of you have had a supportive training buddy who just happens to be having a great day, leaving you in the dust, while youre struggling to keep up? And dont even get me started on the motivational posts from pros and influencers who are getting paid to ride their bikes all day. Like, do you really think their inspirational quotes are going to get you out of bed for a 3-hour ride in the rain?
What I want to know is, have any of you actually experienced genuine, tangible support from the cycling community during a rough patch? Or are we all just drinking the same Kool-Aid, pretending that the likes and comments on our Instagram posts are actually making a difference in our training?