I clearly remember him saying, “You guys will be able to do it physically, no problem. It's all mental though, that's the hard part.” These words of wisdom came from Gerald, the bike mechanic who checked over our bikes prior to starting the tour, and the source of much useful info we've had need of in the last three weeks. But it wasn't until recently that we really understood what Gerald meant about the mental challenge of this trip.
I've always wondered about the thought-process of long-distance bicyclists. What do they think about on long stretches? What could possibly be going through their head on their tenthhour of pedaling? How do they stay motivated, even during hardships faced on the road?
Well, this journey has given me a lot of insight into the workings of the mind during such trying times. Continue reading
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