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Professional cyclist, Brad White, joins Laura on the podcast this week. While working as a teacher, Brad discovered professional cycling somewhat later than most, but enjoyed great success in a very short amount of time. Eventually leaving teaching behind, he went on to compete internationally full time, and, upon retirement from the sport, has found a way to continue to make his passion his livelihood. Filled with wisdom and experience both within the sport and beyond, Brad has much to share with listeners today.\n\xa0\nHe starts off by recounting his rather unique beginnings in his sport, his transition to becoming a professional rider, and the type of cycling in which he competed. Brad goes on to share details regarding the team aspect of the sport, his preparation for races, the importance of patience in sports, and some of his most memorable moments. His training focus, special awards, definition of success, and transition out of professional cycling are also explored. Brad finishes up with a description of the work he does these days which keeps him connected to the world of cycling. As Laura notes, Brad\u2019s wisdom and experience is \u2018hard earned\u2019, and today he demonstrates once again that so much of what is learned through sport is remarkably valuable in so many aspects of life in general.

Episode Highlights:\n\xa0

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• How Brad found cycling
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• His transition to becoming a professional
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• Tours and road racing
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• Team selection, training, and roles
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• Preparing for races physically and mentally
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• Developing patience
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• Brad\u2019s most memorable moments
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• Where his nickname came from
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• Brad\u2019s training program focus
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• Some of his special awards
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• His definitions of success when he was racing and now
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• Brad\u2019s transition out of professional cycling
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• Moms in Tow
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• Velo Kids
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• Velo City Cycles
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Quotes:\n\xa0

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• \u201cThe next thing I knew\u2026I was not teaching anymore, I was racing.\u201d
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• \u201cIt's really important that you know your role, you can execute your job, but also that you show up ready.\u201d
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• \u201cThe preparation for each course is going to be different, but kind of the same, and then you're just going to react differently.\u201d
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• \u201cThe overall time is what matters to some riders, but then, to other riders, winning a stage is a big deal.\u201d
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• \u201cIf I need to suffer this that little bit longer, you know, they may give up.\u201d
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• \u201cI think one of the biggest motivators for me was just not wanting to let down my team, my fans.\u201d
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• \u201cPatience is a huge part of, I think, all sports.\u201d
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• \u201cWe were just riding so well together all the time, having fun on and off the bike.\u201d
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• \u201cI think there's definitely something about, even with a training plan, listening to your body and being able to react to what your body is dealing with, and get the most out of your training.\u201d
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• \u201cKind of racing stupid made me stronger, made me a little smarter later, but it also got my name out there a little bit.\u201d
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• \u201cBeing able to achieve what you set out to achieve that day is a success.\u201d
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• \u201cI think the biggest thing for people transitioning out of sports is you don\u2019t need to find the thing right away.\u201d
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• \u201cThe bike has done so much for me within my career but also, you know, mentally, physically, spiritually, it's connected me with people\u2026and it's amazing what I've seen it do for people.\u201d
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• \u201cWith COVID, bikes have been a big hit.\u201d
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• \u201cThe programs we have are to give back to our community and to create experiences for people to use the products that we\u2019re selling them.\u201d
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• \u201cYou can make your sport very much a part of your life and still have that love for it and just bring it out in different ways.\u201d
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Links:\nThe Pursuit of Gold homepage\n5 Smart Strategies to Confidence\nConquer Your Fear in 5 Days\n\xa0\nLaura\u2019s Social Media:\nLaura's Instagram\nLaura's Facebook page\n\xa0\nConnect with Brad:\nVelo City Cycles Homepage\nVelo City Cycles Facebook\nVelo City Cycles Instagram\nVelo Kids\nMoms in Tow Homepage