Watts Occurring Orla Chennaoui on overcoming L'Etape du Femmes, the explosion of woman's cycling, and harnessing her superpower | Watts Occurring Femmes |
Aug 21, 2025
Orla Chennaoui, a cycling royalty and sports media trailblazer, shares her incredible journey of conquering L'Etape du Tour de France Femmes. She delves into the emotional highs and lows of long-distance cycling, highlighting the importance of family support and resilience. Orla discusses the dynamic evolution of women's cycling, emphasizing both its past challenges and promising future. Her insights into authenticity in sports media and the power of mindfulness add depth to the conversation, making it an inspiring listen for sports enthusiasts.
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From Novice To Mountain Finish
- Orla trained for L'Etape with little prior road experience and family commitments, riding only up to 100km in training before the event.
- She described the ride as the hardest thing she's ever done but felt immense pride and relief after finishing.
Tears On The Madeleine
- On the Col de la Madeleine Orla hit her physical and emotional limit, crying and considering quitting before reconnecting with purpose.
- She pedaled on to hug her kids at the top, reframing that as her personal finish line.
Train The Mind As Much As The Body
- Use training to expose and work through negative self-talk before event day.
- Address mental barriers in practice so your mind won't sabotage physical performance on race day.
