003: Geraint Thomas on Pain, Perseverance, and Performance

A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast with Daniel Ross and Dan Biggar

In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, Tour de France winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Geraint Thomas joins Dan Ross and Dan Biggar for an in-depth conversation about the grueling demands of professional cycling, the mental toughness required to succeed, and the simple pleasures that keep him grounded. From training at altitude to navigating the pressures of racing, Geraint shares candid insights into his career, balancing family life, and his thoughts on what’s next beyond the bike. Tune in for an honest and inspiring chat with one of cycling’s greats.
Show Notes:

• Love for Suffering: pushing his physical and mental limits, likening cycling pain to a form of addictive suffering
• Team Dynamics & Leadership: changing role from team leader to mentor
• ⁠Mental Edge Over Physical: fine margins in elite cycling
• Embracing Simplicity: the challenges that the structured, monastic lifestyle of cycling imposes on personal relationships
• Tour de France Victory & Emotional Release: emotional break down after crossing the finish line
• Post-Career Fears and Plans: the daunting prospect of transitioning to a new phase in life
• ⁠The Value of Team Leadership: how working with Dave Brailsford shaped his approach to cycling
• Humility and Drive: Geraint shares his humble beginnings and how his mentality was driven by proving doubters wrong

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