Recovery

Turn and Face the Strain, Ch-Ch-Changes

As the days become weeks and the weeks become months, my retirement from professional cycling embeds itself into my consciousness. Liken this career to a lazy afternoon siesta, complete with white sheets and a cool breeze. It’s the very picture of contented happiness, and you can vision this major chapter of my life simply rolling over, contemplating its surrounds and deciding to go make some coffee.

Brad's back

A bizarre incident two years ago caused elite rider Brad McGee a host of back problems that affected his career and life. Through Australian expertise he has now fixed the problem and is fired up for 2007. Claire Vermande spoke to him for this detailed report.

Enjoying the 'Offy'

Sara Carrigan has always cherished her downtime after a long season, but says it is important to keep active with some cross training and running with her Jack Russell, Nugget.

Detraining

Nathan O’Neill talks about the off season and the important process of ‘detraining’ after a long year.

Use Your Head

In the May/June edition of Bicycling Australia we looked at how the mind can impact on your ability to reach your potential as an athlete. This month we asked Sam Patterson to uncover some practical tips to help you lift your mental game.


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