Lifecycle edition 3 Autumn 2016 v1

I think that cycling has a kind of
“unspoken language”, it creates bonds
between riders who have never met
before, and may not even speak the
same language. When you are riding a
climb, it’s wonderful to hear words of
encouragement from other cyclists, as
you both strive for the shared goal of
reaching the top. You will often hear
“Allez”, “Courage” or “Forza” or simply
“Hello” in a variety of languages.
However, the discomfort (and occasional
torment) of the ascent is usually instantly
forgotten upon reaching the summit.
When you know the top is near, it's as if
you get a magic boost, which pushes you
on a tiny bit faster, to reach the gift that
awaits!
It must be the clean, mountain air
combined with spectacular views, which
trigger something in your brain; any
memories of the hard slog soon fade
away!
There is a tremendous feeling of
accomplishment, knowing you have
tackled a truly challenging piece of road;
roads that are ridden by the likes of Chris
Froome and Alberto Contador.