Kate Auld's Cycling Awakening - Breaking the Cycle

In the picturesque spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, a significant sporting event sparked a transformative passion for Kate Auld. It was the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ that whizzed through her town, igniting her interest in cycling. Auld describes the event as a party in her backyard, where the energy of the crowd and the thrill of the race pulled her into the world of cycling—a world she hadn't ventured into despite working for the London 2012 Olympics. This moment of community and celebration marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life, one centred around the joy and freedom of cycling.

In this episode on the Ride To Success podcast, Pedro Couto Lopes explores how Kate Auld fell in love with the bike and founded the Personal Cyclist to help and inspire people to feel confident on two wheels.

As an adult, Auld faced the same challenges and fears many face when taking up cycling later in life. The risks seemed greater, the stakes higher. She recounts the daunting task of reacquainting herself with a bike as a physical and psychological challenge. For those hesitant to start, Auld advises starting small and focusing on the enjoyment rather than the mechanics of cycling. She stresses the importance of personalising the experience, ensuring it's a joy rather than a chore.

Discover how Kate Auld’s story and work inspire many to take up cycling and embrace it as a path to personal freedom and community connection on the Ride To Success podcast with Pedro Couto Lopes.

Chapters:

~ Discovering Cycling at the Tour de France

~ Overcoming Adult Cycling Fears

~ The Birth of The Personal Cyclist

~ Personalized Approach to Riding

~ Building a Cycling Community

~ Success Stories from The Personal Cyclist

~ Overcoming fears