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Tadej Pogačar rode an amazing end of Milan San Remo, after crashing so close to the Cipressa. I was worried he would miss the key attacks, but his team, led by Brandon McNulty, brought him back up to the front in time for his planned attack on the Cipressa.

I'm sure he was running on pure adrenaline at the time, but I was secretly pulling for Tom Pidcock to pull the upset (sorry Tadej 😃 )

This race reminded us again that cyclists are some of the toughest athletes who compete in one of the toughest sports around. Try crashing at almost 30mph and then get up and ride at your best. Trust me, I've fallen hard, and I can't get up and ride like the pros; it's just not in me.

The thing that intrigues me about pro cycling is that the entire race is about strategy and ex*****on in real time on the fly.

If business leaders want to know how to manage in the new AI real-time, take a look at the Director Sportifs of pro cycling, they could teach you a thing or two.

Getting the right bike for your riding style is the first step to a long-term love affair with cycling.

Invest in the right bike for the right reasons Define your cycling expectations and then find your bike

I just saw Cycling Weekly's story on Jonas Vingegaard's crash in this year's Paris-Nice and how that resulted in a concussion. Getting a concussion when you crash on your bike is probably much more common than many realize. I have had two concussions due to crashes, and each time I've had to ride home from those crashes, which were luckily not very far away.

I can't imagine why Vingegaard's team allowed him to continue riding for another 86 km after the crash. The UCI has protocols that everyone is supposed to follow to check for concussion after any crash that involves the head, but the culture of professional cycling encourages riders to get up and keep riding to keep their sponsors happy.

I hope he's recovering well because I'm definitely looking forward to both Jonas and Tadej squaring off at the Tour de France this year.

'They never once checked me for concussion' - Jonas Vingegaard calls out head injury protocol after Paris-Nice crash Two-time Tour de France winner says he was 'completely dizzy and nauseous' in days after crash

• 🚴‍♂️ Why I Still Ride: 40+ Years of Cycling Passion
Welcome to Mike’s Bike Blog — a new cycling spot where I’ll be sharing stories, advice, gear tips, and a whole lot of love for life on two wheels.
• So let’s start at the beginning:
Why do I still ride after all these years?
Here’s what keeps me coming back to my bike — even after four decades:
• 👉 It keeps me healthy.
Cycling has been my go-to for staying fit, clearing my mind, and feeling alive. There’s nothing like a good ride to reset the mind and work the legs.
• 👉 It gets me outside.
The bike has always been my passport to the outdoors; you connect with nature as you wind your way down a country road or bike path.
• 👉 It slows the world down.
I’ve always used cycling as a contemplative effort. Getting into a rhythm on the bike becomes meditative, clearing my mind and allowing me to relax from the stress of day-to-day life.
• 👉 It’s introduced me to amazing people.
Cycling has led me to some great friendships in my life. There’s something about shared miles and sprinting for that next telephone pole that brings people together.
• 💬 I’d love to hear from you — why do you ride? Or if you’re just getting started, what’s pulling you toward the bike?
• Stay tuned here for more posts — from bike buying tips and long-distance ride prep to gear guides, ride stories, and lessons from the road.
• Thanks for being here — let’s ride.
- Mike 🚴