Originally Posted by
stevegor
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Here in Oz the last generation was different. Most competitive riders had a trades background, plumbers, bricklayers, builders etc, guys who worked tough jobs then went out racing/training. Hard men who rode hard, tough as nails, faces like leather. Their work gave them great endurance and a mental toughness most lack today.... or pay $$$ to go to a sports psychologist to convince themselves "they can do it". Get into a race with these guys and you quickly learn what pain is, you'll discover a hurt you never knew existed and if you're smart you'll learn invaluable lessons on how to REALLY ride a bike.
Stay active, guys.
I've never seen or heard of that from any of the hundred or so riders I've met in the states -- so it must be an Aussie thing. Wow, you guys are soft -- or at least your current generation is. No wonder you guys are always getting shellacked by the Kiwis.
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