Originally Posted by
heyhello
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The thing is,
That feeling back at the Olympics, that was why I started, that was what I wanted to do, the dream is still there, very much so, and I will do anything I can to fulfill it.
My overall aim is 'To become a professional cyclist', road is my main passion, to compete, to travel, to push myself and to win! I just have one question...If I work hard enough, and just keep moving forward, could I achieve this? Or is it too big of a dream?
Too big a dream? No.
It is the same dream that the vast majority of those who make it start with.
IF this was your dream for a better life (as many have with Football, either soccer or gridiron) then I'd say it is a foolish dream. But it sounds like yuo are enjoying what you are doing. I'd also bet you will stay involved enough and work hard enough that you get to meet top level cyclists as a cyclist rather than a fan. That can be rewarding in and of itself.
From What I can see I'd say dream your dream. Give it your best shot. I hope it comes true. But be ready for it to fall at least a bit short, and be aware that at some point there will be a time to hang it up when it comes to competing, and that holds even if you are a 3 time Olympic gold medalist. Follow the dream, but don't let it become an obsession unless it is working.