Sometimes fear doesn't start in the corner but the evening before. You think about the route, picture the tricky section – and ride it badly ten times in your head before you've even set off.
Redirecting the mental cinema
- Notice it: When the mental cinema starts, tell yourself: I'm not on the road right now.
- Change the picture: Imagine the corner the way you ride it well – calmly, with clear vision.
- Allow a plan B: You're allowed to change the route. Just knowing this takes a lot of pressure off.
The mental cinema is one of the most common topics in coaching. In a Focus Session we work on it specifically.