Team GB’s cycling sports psychologist Ruth Anderson shares some techniques on how to prepare your mind for a major event and maximise your performance on race day...
Sleep on it
“Maximise your training opportunities in the lead-up to the event to assist in developing your confidence to compete,” says Anderson.
“The night before the event, check your bike and kit to make sure you are prepared for the following day. This will minimise the risk of being distracted on the day by any potential issues that could be prevented.
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“Prioritise good sleeping habits so you’re alert on event day and have a clear idea in your mind on what you will need to do ahead of time to ride well.”
Rehearse the race
Athletes who run through their ride mentally ahead of an event tend to perform better, studies by French sports scientists have shown. The key is to know as much as possible about the route, and the challenges it poses.
“Imagine going through the motions, going through the gears, and form an idea in your mind of what success looks like on that course. Know where you want to be at each point. On the day itself it should almost be automatic at times, because you’ve practiced what you need to do over and over in your mind.”
Put your mind at ‘best’
Dodge the distractions
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