The role of motivation and goal setting in cycling: How to set goals and stay motivated without burning out

Cycling is a sport that heavily rewards consistency with regular training as the cornerstone of any good training plan. Motivation is the underpinning element that is arguably the most important if you are looking to maximise your performance with everything else stemming from a place of motivation. 

Naturally, sometimes heading out for a ride will feel difficult or even not worth doing. Finding ways to motivate yourself can help keep you on track even when the weather or other factors in your life are making it tough to head out and turn the pedals.