Breaking Barriers and Chasing Dreams: A Conversation with Megan Armitage
In this inspiring episode of the Roadman Cycling Podcast, host Anthony Walsh sits down with history-making Irish cyclist, Megan Armitage. Fresh off her groundbreaking victory as the first female Irish rider to win a UCI ranked stage race, Megan shares her plans for 2023 and imparts invaluable advice for young riders seeking to elevate their road racing game.
Join us as we delve into Megan's journey from her humble beginnings to her rise through the ranks of professional cycling. Discover how she maintains her motivation during challenging times and find out the secrets behind her training routine. Megan also opens up about the importance of a strong support system and discusses the challenges she faced in her first year as a pro.
Beyond her remarkable achievements on the bike, Megan shares her insights on making the sport of cycling more inclusive and diverse. She offers words of wisdom for aspiring professional cyclists and gives us a glimpse into her goals for the future.
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“I think it is quite important to kind of reflect back on like, I started off writing by intervention role and like in the same place like I, I never expected to be here. If you told me this, like two years ago, I would have been like, oh, like Not a chance. So yeah, it is important to do that. And it's something that I kind of need to be conscious of.”
- Megan Armitage
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