7 Years Of Brutal Lessons As A Pro Cyclist In 7 Minutes

Becoming a professional cyclist takes a lot of time, effort, and falls (literally and figuratively)!
Being an ex-pro himself, Conor explains some of the brutal lessons he learnt over his 7 year pro career!

00:00 Pro advice from an ex-pro
00:27 There are no shortcuts!
01:02 You can’t do it on your own
01:27 Take the right advice
02:11 The one who goes furthest, jumps the most!
02:49 Pride comes before a fall
03:31 Who can rest and eat the best
03:55 It’s not all about the bike
04:39 Other people are also struggling
05:14 Your body just doesn’t fancy it
06:05 You can always give more than you think
06:53 Things rarely go to plan

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