This is something cyclists so often get wrong. And doing so triggers a downward spiral into exhaustion. Typical scenario: You had a workout planned for the evening after work, but it’s a busy time at the office and you had to stay late to finish a big project. Or you’d planned an early-morning session, but one of the kids was sick so you barely slept. Insert any number of scenarios where life gets in the way and you cannot complete the training you intended. Common thought process: Frustration t

Are you blowing up arguments with your wife, husband, partner, kids, etc. over things that really don’t deserve such a strong emotional response? Are you lacking patience and understanding, instead overreacting and catastrophising? Are you taking things personally (being overly sensitive) that should just be laughed off? Do you feel like a coiled spring, ready to explode at any minute? If you’re training hard, or consistently without proper rest (yes, even easy riding over time can cause excessi