The Roadman Cycling Podcast Rebecca Rusch - The Queen Of Pain & Legendary Bull Athlete
Aug 8, 2025
Rebecca Rusch, known as the 'Queen of Pain,' is a legendary figure in ultra-endurance cycling and a seven-time world champion. In this conversation, she candidly shares her journey of recovery from a serious biking accident, highlighting the mental health implications of sports injuries. Rusch also reflects on cycling's role in building relationships, finding joy amidst competition, and the importance of human connection in our digital age. Finally, she discusses sustainable practices in cycling, advocating for responsible consumption and minimalism in adventure biking.
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Born To Explore
- Rebecca Rusch says she loved exploring as a child and slept in the backyard to be outside.
- That early curiosity became the lifelong 'adventure gene' driving her multi-sport career.
Riding The Ho Chi Minh Trail To Find Dad
- Rebecca planned and rode the Ho Chi Minh Trail as an adventure that doubled as a search for her father's story.
- Daily journaling during the trip sparked deeper reflection and changed her metric of success.
High-Speed Crash Into A Ravine
- Rebecca describes a high-speed crash where a clipped handlebar sent her into a rocky ravine and her head hit first.
- She self-assessed injuries, walked out alone, and later discovered a concussion that went undiagnosed for too long.
