If you improve just 1% a day, it doesn’t take long to see a massive difference. After 30 days, you’re not just 30% better. Compounded, you’re around 35% better. Give it a year, and you’re over 37x the rider you started as. Wild, right? The power of marginal gains is nothing new and I’m sure as hell not not claiming it as my own. But I am here to remind you, small tweaks produce huge results.. just ask the British Track team of ’08!
🚴 Small Tweaks, Big Results
Here’s how that looks in your everyday cycling life:
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Add 5 more minutes to your ride each week.
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Stretch for 3 minutes post-ride instead of skipping it entirely.
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Swap one mid-week ride for hill reps (yep, even those Range Road-style burners).
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Learn to ride more efficiently in a bunch.
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Nail your nutrition on long rides.
Build Mental Momentum
The best part? The 1% mindset builds confidence. When you’re not focused on giant leaps, the process becomes less overwhelming. You celebrate the tiny wins, a smoother gear change, one more km without stopping, a climb you didn’t walk this time. That’s the kind of momentum that carries you through to the Loseby Park finish line on October 19.
📆 Now’s the Time to Start
With the countdown until the 2025 Bowral Classic officially on, now’s the perfect time to lean into that 1% mentality. Our free CoLab Coaching training plan is built to help you do exactly that: start steady, stay consistent, and gradually build strength, skill, and endurance.
