#199: Oval chainrings, using routines to aleviate anxiety

The Paceline Cycling Podcast · May 22, 2020 · 1h 5m

This week our intrepid duo is back with a look at oval chainrings, an idea that goes back practically as far as the bike itself. The question, of course, is do they really confer any benefit. Well, do they? Selene and Patrick tackle the science and the perception, but also take a look at the technical considerations one confronts if deciding to make the change. We experience anxiety when we are fearful of the future. It's rumination about the fact that we don't know what's around the corner, metaphorically. Patrick discusses how building strong routines around riding can help alleviate…