The Secret Cyclist Quotes

“It takes a special kind of person to want to be a professional cyclist. If you have another opportunity, such as university, you really have to think long and hard about it, because unless you’re very talented, you’re not going to make a fortune racing bikes.”
― The Secret Cyclist, The Secret Cyclist: Real Life as a Rider in the Professional Peloton

“If you want to know the truth about the latest equipment, don’t ask a pro. At least not one that’s speaking on the record. We’re told what to use and we have to be positive about it, even when it sucks. It’s been that way since the beginning of the sport. And while I’ve been in the game for a long time now, it is still surprising to see how bad some gear can be. I don’t know how the manufacturers stay in business.”
― The Secret Cyclist, The Secret Cyclist: Real Life as a Rider in the Professional Peloton

“To me, cycling can be glorious and it can be grubby, but quite often, it’s neither. It’s just pedalling for hours and hours for relatively little in return.”
― The Secret Cyclist, The Secret Cyclist: Real Life as a Rider in the Professional Peloton