My Road to Better Cycling and Health: No Extremes Needed

When Creating Ruins the Ride (and Why I Don't Always Hit Record)

Sometimes the hardest part of creating isn’t the editing or the posting — it’s hitting record in the first place. In this episode, I talk about the tension between cycling as an escape and content creation as both a passion and a full-time job. Why bringing a camera on a ride can change the experience. Why I sometimes don’t film even when I want to. And why my podcast moves slower than I think it should. This is a conversation about creative friction, perfectionism, and the weird pressure to turn meaningful moments into “content.” If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to document your life and wanting to just live it, this episode is for you. Not every moment needs an output. Sometimes creating slowly is part of the process.

My Road to Better Cycling and Health: No Extremes Needed

In this episode, I share my thoughts about achieving a healthier version of myself without drastic measures. Instead of obsessing over making my bike lighter, I focus on making smarter food choices, enjoying my meals, and maintaining a love for cycling. It's about consistency, small wins, and finding a balance between enjoying life and being healthy. Join me as I discuss my realistic and sustainable approach to weight loss and overall well-being. 00:00 Introduction: My Road Bike and Weight Goals 00:44 The Real Reason Behind My Weight Loss Journey 01:47 Making Smarter Food Choices 04:50 Balancing Exercise and Enjoyment 06:06 Embracing Imperfection and Consistency 08:03 Small Wins and Long-Term Goals 09:15 Conclusion: The Journey Continues

Who are we trying to impress

We all are guilty of tweaking and moulding our social media presence to make things appear better than they actually are from time to time. And when it comes to places like Strava, we can really alter things to try to 'explain away' anything that might give the appearance that we are not incredible, speedy riders. Who are we trying to impress with this and why? Let's chat about it. Here are some people/channels where they don't shy away from showing lows along with the highs. Amy Cycling Adventure -  @amy.cycling.adventures  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWSelbkliqYGEppka5YLqWw] Orla Chennaoui -  @OrlaChennaoui  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCDb48wEzWsuECfziyriaBpg] From the Ground Up -  @FromTheGroundUpProject  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtE0eSwMTXrL9UFqu08o7Fw] Contact me: Joshua@JQCyclist.com

Overcoming stress and anxiety in training and life

We have all been there, and many of us are there now - stressed and perhaps anxiety ridden, asking ourselves, "can I handle this, is this too much for me?" I'm right there with you ad have some thoughts on this so, let's chat about it.

Riding in BikeMS rides across the country

For over a decade I have been participating in the BikeMS rides here at home and across the country. I want to share with you some of the experiences I have had and talk about some of my favorite rides that I have done. What location will I ride in this year? I haven't made up my mind yet so I am still taking recommendations. Let's talk about it Reach out to me: Joshua@jqcyclist.com