Development doesn’t move in a straight line. It undulates. In training, we expect this. Stress followed by recovery creates adaptation. The down phase isn’t failure. It’s part of the process. Life mirrors physiology. There are periods that feel lighter and periods that feel heavy. Both matter. Both shape us. Right now, my growth is being challenged by severe weather. Instead of forcing what isn’t possible, I’m adapting. I’m finding roads that are cleared from snow and designing creative workouts within those limits. It’s not ideal, but it’s productive. Discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrong. Often, it means something is forming. QUESTION for you: What is one thing in your cycling that feels uncomfortable right now, and what is one way you’re coping or adapting to it?

Welcome to herD.This community exists to support female competitive cyclists as they build clarity, voice, confidence, and elite potential along the development pathway. Growth in sport is not always comfortable. Here, that growth is shared, structured, and supported through community discussion, classroom learning, and live conversations designed to meet you at each stage of transition. You’re not expected to have everything figured out.You are expected to stay engaged, curious, and honest as you move through your development. Take your time. Read. Listen. Then start participating. Say hello in the Comments, tell us what is one thing you are proud of so far about your development as a cyclist?