Building Mental Toughness and Resilience in Cycling

The chapter explores the importance of mental toughness in endurance cycling, focusing on strategies to push through discomfort and build confidence. It delves into the relationship between confidence, discomfort, and motivation, emphasizing the necessity of setting alternative goals for non-race events. The conversation also covers strategic decision-making in race scenarios and the value of training methods like motor pacing to simulate race conditions and manage discomfort.