Chasing Parked Cars

by Mark Ferguson

In any new activity we seek to learn, there’s four phases of learning that take place before true competence is achieved.
The Phases are:-

Phase I – Unconscious Incompetence
Phase II – Conscious Incompetence
Phase III – Conscious Competence
Phase IV – Unconscious Competence

If we relate that to cycling – specifically – bunch riding or solo training, there’s a certain [...]

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All Cyclists Are Liars

by Mark Ferguson

Or in denial.
And I’m not talking about the river in Egypt.
I’ve heard them all. Now when I hear this stuff, I smirk with glee because I know what the outcome will be. Once this sport sinks it’s claws in – you become one.
All cyclists are liars and here’s my top three cycling lies.
Feel free to [...]

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Cycling Maven Update

by Mark Ferguson

My big plans for the blog died rapidly last week when I underestimated the workload and focus my new job would require.
I’m happy to share though – for once in my life, I’m actually going to love my work. Staggering.
In a nutshell, I’ll spend most of my time in hospitals – in surgery – with [...]

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Here Comes Gravity

by Mark Ferguson

Today, I start my first real job in over six months.
I’ve been enjoying the riding a bike full time, blogging, spending ALL of my savings and living like a bum for so long, I’ve forgotten what it’s like to ‘touch base’, ‘win, win’ and speak like a sales knob.
My mini/temporary retirement over the past few [...]

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Cycling Maven for iPhone

by Mark Ferguson

Cycling Maven is now on your phone.
If you’re sitting on the toilet, driving in peak hour traffic, drinking coffee and the company is cracking you – well you need to whip out your iPhone and catch up on the latest Cycling Maven rant.
Just navigate with your iPhone browser to cyclingmaven.com and it should look something [...]

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