And just like that another CX season completed. As much as I love the consistent routine and travel every weekend during the season, it reaches a point for every rider where a break from the hecticness is well needed, the body and mind both need to rest at some point. The three weeks training up to my last two events were possibly some of the hardest weeks training I've done, not necessarily physically but mentally. I knew I was tired, jealous of those in the off-season already and I needed to rest soon but I still had fire in my heart after my disastrous race at champs and the overwhelming feeling of not being satisfied pushed me through those few weeks training. Maldegem (Ethias Cross) and Lille (X2O badkamers) were my final two races and I am so incredibly glad I pushed through and finished my season there. Although the results on paper were nothing special in my eyes (28th elite in both events) I felt like I could race the events without any pressure and could really tackle whatever came my way. Despite my bike taking a real beating in all the sand (both courses were a good 50% sand!), I had the MOST fun and finally felt satisfied with my season. I will definitely be returning to those events next year. Huge thank you to @rideforcharlie for making the trip possible, their support makes a big difference and to Johan for all his help in the Pits with my dad, greatly appreciated. As I write this I have just finished my first ride back after my off-season, where I flew out to the Italian Alps with my sister and friends for a week's ski holiday. It was so lovely to be able to totally disconnect and switch off my brain from 'training/racing mode' , just as if I am on a holiday from a 9-5 job. For me the mentally resting side of a recovery week is just as important as the physical side of resting, if not more important. I find it is a time for me to feel as though I am living life like your average 20yr old and not in a strict training regime. Not that I don't love what I do but as I've gotten older I've noticed myself feeling left out or like I've skipped my teenage years and learned that appreciating social time without the bike is super important. I can now see why many young cyclists drop out of the sport during their late teens as it is when life can take a massive change in direction, it shows how important dedication and a core love for the sport is. So what's next? As previously mentioned exciting things are coming for this next summer season and I can't wait to share. But firstly, in a couple days I'm catching a flight to Girona, Spain! This has been a dream of mine for a while, I've been feeling stuck in a bit of a rut (no pun intended!) living and training at home and have wanted to combine travel and cycling ever since I left school two years ago, however like most things, Covid ruined my chances. I wish I could say I was moving out there for the whole of summer but sadly my budget wont allow for this haha 😂 I'm heading out there alone for one month with the intentions to meet new friends, open up opportunities for the future and get some decent base miles on some of the best roads in europe. Oh and the sunshine makes all the difference too! Although slightly nervous, I am so excited to get out there and begin a new journey :) Finally, I am super proud to say that Pedal Potential have selected me to be one of their support athletes again for this year. The funding I received from them last year was a massive help, and allowed me to enter and travel to races I wouldn't have gone to otherwise. I hope to progress much more this year and some changes to my usual summer "routines" are definitely going to mix things up, in a good way!! Thank you Pedal Potential :)
Thanks for reading, Amy :) x Ps. Any good route suggestions for Girona roads would be greatly appreciated?!
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