The perpetual hand-wringing about overweight cyclists. Newsflash: cycling is hard, and it's not about coddling fragile egos. If you're serious about improving, focus on the physical aspects first. Mental health resources are a dime a dozen, but they're only effective if you're willing to put in the work.
As for educational programs, I've yet to see one that doesn't peddle (pun intended) feel-good nonsense instead of tangible, results-driven advice. Building resilience and confidence comes from pushing yourself, not from group hugs and affirmations. And don't even get me started on online communities - most are echo chambers where people go to complain instead of actually making changes. If you want to improve, stop making excuses and start putting in the miles.
As for educational programs, I've yet to see one that doesn't peddle (pun intended) feel-good nonsense instead of tangible, results-driven advice. Building resilience and confidence comes from pushing yourself, not from group hugs and affirmations. And don't even get me started on online communities - most are echo chambers where people go to complain instead of actually making changes. If you want to improve, stop making excuses and start putting in the miles.
