The battle for positive mental well-being is very real and crosses all aspects of life. Whether work related, education or sport, mental health can have both detrimental and positive impacts.
Statistics tell us that in the UK, One in Four people will experience some form of mental health and the severity of the problem is increasing. But why do we still find the subject difficult to discuss and shy away from sharing our feelings? According to the statistics we all know someone that might need support, and as riders are we any different?
As individuals, unless we really start understanding, recognising the signs and begin talking, pride will often come before a fall and in Mountain Biking that hurts.
"Trail Head' is my quest to explore, and understand the tools and techniques needed to develop a positive mindset on and off the bike. Making practical and effective use of this knowledge, I want to develop my own skills on a bike, enter competitions, and share this journey. I hope 'Trail Head' will empower others to also overcome the barriers we place in front of ourselves when we are out on the trails, but also provide the tools that will compliment everyday life as well.
By recruiting professional riders, friends and industry professionals to also share their experiences of emotional pressure, and personal coping strategies; 'Trail Head' is a work in progress and at present I'm not sure what form it may take. If itbecomes a book, i'll aim for an easy to read, light hearted and inspiring guide to managing mental well-being for riding at the best of our abilities, whatever the level, whatever the age, wherever we ride. As an event or workshop, i'll aim to develop a platform to continue this valuable discussion within our riding community. This process takes time, and this project is certainly an organic one.
'Trail Head' will be ideally become a beautifull piece of work and include exceptional photography, exercises,discussion, mentorships and include and key messages from some of the world's best riders.
I'm sure this journey will develop and I'm learning every time I ride my bike, or ride with friends, meet new people, enter an event, or head out on a road trip in the van. The more information gathered, the more I learn and news will be added to the Radius Blog and Social Media.
Statistics tell us that in the UK, One in Four people will experience some form of mental health and the severity of the problem is increasing. But why do we still find the subject difficult to discuss and shy away from sharing our feelings? According to the statistics we all know someone that might need support, and as riders are we any different?
As individuals, unless we really start understanding, recognising the signs and begin talking, pride will often come before a fall and in Mountain Biking that hurts.
"Trail Head' is my quest to explore, and understand the tools and techniques needed to develop a positive mindset on and off the bike. Making practical and effective use of this knowledge, I want to develop my own skills on a bike, enter competitions, and share this journey. I hope 'Trail Head' will empower others to also overcome the barriers we place in front of ourselves when we are out on the trails, but also provide the tools that will compliment everyday life as well.
By recruiting professional riders, friends and industry professionals to also share their experiences of emotional pressure, and personal coping strategies; 'Trail Head' is a work in progress and at present I'm not sure what form it may take. If itbecomes a book, i'll aim for an easy to read, light hearted and inspiring guide to managing mental well-being for riding at the best of our abilities, whatever the level, whatever the age, wherever we ride. As an event or workshop, i'll aim to develop a platform to continue this valuable discussion within our riding community. This process takes time, and this project is certainly an organic one.
'Trail Head' will be ideally become a beautifull piece of work and include exceptional photography, exercises,discussion, mentorships and include and key messages from some of the world's best riders.
I'm sure this journey will develop and I'm learning every time I ride my bike, or ride with friends, meet new people, enter an event, or head out on a road trip in the van. The more information gathered, the more I learn and news will be added to the Radius Blog and Social Media.