Dr. Jim Taylor

Cycling: What Does It Takes to Make a Cycling Champion?

I was asked recently by a parent of a young cyclist, “What does it take to make a champion?” I thought for a moment and then responded with three words: “Genes, motivation, and support.” So let’s explore these three essential components (pun intended) to cycling development and success. Genes Genes are the foundation of all [...]

Cycling: Motivation to Achieve Your Cycling Goals

By Dr. Jim Taylor| 2014-07-01T15:54:56-07:00 September 17th, 2012|Categories: Cycling|Tags: bicycle racing, brad wiggins, competition, lance armstrong, racing, riding, tour d'france|0 Comments

Motivation lies at the base of the Prime Cycling pyramid. Without your desire and determination to improve your cycling performances and achieve your riding goals, all of the other mental factors, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions, are meaningless. To become the best cyclist you can be, you must be motivated to do the work necessary [...]