"That 1km Felt Suspiciously Long..."

🏆 Most Memorable Race or Biggest Challeng e

The year I won age group road nats—launched my best 1km effort at 2km to go. Got a huge shock at the 1km to go sign. No option but to keep going. (Lesson learned: always check the signage before launching a hero move.)

"Comparison is the Thief of Joy (and Race Results)"

💡 Advice for New Racer s

Focus on your own improvement. We are too eager to judge our own failure by the performance of others. (Translation: just because someone else has legs like a Tour rider doesn’t mean you’re not making gains.)

"Suffering is More Fun in a Group"

🔥 What Do You Love About Racing ?

I love the adrenaline of racing. Fighting to hold a wheel or not getting dropped on a climb. We can push harder for a group than we can for ourselves. (Something about shared misery really brings people together.)

"Your Brain is a Big Wuss—Ignore It"

🚀 Encouragement for New Racer s

Fortune favours the brave. Have a go. You never know. Our brains are generally negative and like to protect us—so don't think too much. (Basically, your brain is a nervous parent yelling "Be careful!" while your legs just want to send it.)

"Me, A Raleigh 20, and Questionable Life Choices"

😂 Funny Race Memorie s

Any time I race the Raleigh 20. Me and the bike versus the road. Getting to the finish line is a great feeling. (If you’ve never seen a grown man racing a Raleigh 20, you haven’t lived.)