James Gale

Sitting at 413 miles of riding this week so far and in the past three weeks, I have ridden 1,107 miles and climbed 36,493 feet of elevation as part of a gradual increase in training volume. While it is difficult to claim I am in the best shape of my life, running and cycling are distinct disciplines, each with its own demands. It’s undeniable that I am the strongest I have ever been on the bike.

Going all in for 2026 means committing to a long winter of hard training, pain, and suffering. But I plan to be fully prepared for the racing season. I reached my limits as a runner and pushed them to their absolute threshold. Now, I am channeling that same intensity into cycling for as long as my body will allow.

I am no spring chicken, but I can still compete at the highest levels. I want to extract every last drop of ability I have left. It would be foolish not to test the full measure of what remains in the tank. I am deeply grateful for the capacity to be the athlete I am, and I am determined to make the most of it.

xo

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