Originally Posted by
wphamilton
....I'll also take issue with the idea that only racing can motivate someone to do what it takes. Certainly it will inform your methods, but the only motivation? I think that there are many approaches, other methods and motivations.
Didn't mean to give that impression; I don't race but will be doing a Carmichael Training Camp in April.
An excellent book which talks about all these issues is Jo Friel's book Cycling past 50:
http://www.amazon.com/Cycling-Past-Ageless-Athlete-Series/dp/0880117370
Cheers