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The Cycling Mind

The Psychological Skills for Peak Performance on the Bike - and in Life
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The Cycling Mind by Dr Ruth Anderson is an expert guide to mastering the psychological skills essential for peak cycling performance. Combining the latest sports psychology with practical techniques, the book reveals how elite cyclists prepare their minds for competition, manage performance anxiety, and recover from both victories and setbacks. With advice on building an effective support team, it empowers cyclists to perform at their personal best on and off the bike.
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Ideal for cyclists aiming to improve their racing mindset, fans of The Midlife Cyclist and Joe Friel’s Fast After 50, and athletes seeking to develop psychological resilience and mental strategies for peak performance.

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The Cycling Mind gives you the essential tools to ride – and live life – at your personal best.

The Cycling Mind gives you the essential tools to ride – and live life – at your personal best.

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‘A must-read book to make you faster on the bike’ – Cycling Weekly

For readers of The Midlife Cyclist and Joe Friel’s Fast After 50, The Cycling Mind gives you the essential tools to ride – and live life – at your personal best.

The top of the podium is reserved for those athletes who train their bodies and minds to perform at their very best. One of the most important yet overlooked areas to master is an athlete’s psychological skills.

The Cycling Mind is an expert guide to developing the elite mindset needed for peak performance – both on and off the bike. Written by leading sports psychologist Ruth Anderson, who has worked with globally renowned Olympic and World champion cyclists, this book will teach you everything about the psychology strategies used in elite competition.

You’ll discover the techniques top athletes use to excel: from race preparation to harnessing performance anxiety, and from how to recover from a win (as well as a loss!), to how to build an effective support team.

Foreword by Joanna Rowsell Shand MBE, double Olympic gold medallist, winner of multiple world cycling championships and BBC commentator on major cycling competitions.

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Praised by double Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand as a vital resource that emphasises the critical role of the mind in athletic success. Shane Sutton OBE commends Anderson for transforming mental strength into physical capability, highlighting the book as a game changer for serious cyclists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472948892

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport

Illustration: 30 line art illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 423g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Dr Ruth Anderson is a highly experienced sport psychologist who specializes in working with elite sports people. Currently Head of Performance Psychology for the Australian Cycling team, she also oversaw psychology services for the Great Britain Cycling Team during their record-breaking 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Ruth Anderson is the Director of MiND HQ, which provides psychology services to individuals and teams, giving them the knowledge and skills required to achieve optimal performance on and off the sporting field. Ruth has completed her PhD investigating the optimal psychological state for peak performance. @MiND_HQ

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