Generally speaking, cycling should be fun, and a great way to relieve stress. However, for some of us, cycling tends to cause a bit of stress, mostly because we psych ourselves out worrying about or dreading things that we really shouldn’t. Cycling should be a challenge, that’s part of the fun, but you shouldn’t get stressed about it. Fortunately, it’s a problem that can be easily fixed. Here are some tips from Dr. Jim Taylor, an expert psychologist, former Ironman triathlete, and author of Prime Sport: Triumph of the Athlete Mind, that should help you eliminate stress and make cycling fun again. How Do We Stress Ourselves Out? Lacking Motivation and/or Confidence – The first problem, and arguably the foundation for all those to follow, is that many of us simply lack confidence in ourselves. Daily cycling, especially if you’re training for an event, can seriously wear you down. Dr….
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