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HOW CAN I STAY MORE FOCUSED ON LONG RIDES?

ven the most committed cyclist would be forgiven for losing focus on a long, 100-mile ride, as your mind starts to wander, pain gnaws at your legs and boredom creeps in. At best, this will cause you to suffer a drop in intensity. At worst, you might), the key to staying focused on long rides is to know how to adapt your focus. By learning how to move from an intense, narrow focus on specific technical goals to a wider ‘helicopter’ perspective on life, such as noticing the beautiful scenery and other positive distractions, you can flick between these two mindsets at the relevant moments.

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