psychology

Team effort vs individual performance: As Team Visma–Lease a Bike look to replace key riders, staff and lead sponsor, where does this leave Jonas Vingegaard for 2026?

Will the Dane’s individual brilliance continue to shine whoever his teammates and coaches are, or is the ‘system’ around him just as – if not more – crucial? Let’s look at the psychology behind elite cycling performance

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 10:28
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Wout van Aert was spotted test riding a Paris–Roubaix sector seven times in one day: but is he really “too kind” to win?

Part equipment testing and perhaps part mental prep, the Belgian was spotted riding the same Paris-Roubaix sector seven times, while a recent interview highlights the lasting impact of his injuries

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 17:17
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Are “mind-altering” shoes the next big performance gain in cycling?​ Why Nike thinks its curious new footwear concept could be the next “frontier of performance”

Set to release in January, Nike’s new footwear explores the mind as an important tool to unlock more cycling performance. Let's look at whether that's feasible

Sat, Nov 08, 2025 08:00
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The invisible opponent: Remco Evenepoel had more than just other competitors to beat on his way to the Il Lombardia podium

As a cyclist, how do you begin to start descending with supreme confidence again after a life-threatening incident? Here's how Remco Evenepoel made a full psychological and physical recovery from his 2020 horror crash

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 13:48
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Cyclists are more caring over range of issues affecting their communities than drivers, study finds

“The benefits of cycling over driving are more profound and sustainable than previously thought,” say authors

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 16:41
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British Cycling teams up with TrainingPeaks for Sports Psychology webinar tomorrow (+ video)

Second in series of regular coaching webinars - watch video of the first one here

Wed, Jan 29, 2014 17:48
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The Science of Cycology: can you draw a bicycle?

Cognitive psychologist Rebecca Lawson shares her findings as she asks cyclists and non-cyclists alike where the different bits of a bike go

Sun, Aug 25, 2013 13:49
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Mistaken Identity?

Mon, Sep 13, 2010 15:51
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