005 - Ted King: "The King of the Road Less Traveled" on the Tour de France & Maple Syrup

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Ted King. We talk about Ted's journey into cycling, the genetics of a good cyclist, and lessons he has learned from his parents. Ted also gets into how he stays optimistic, the decision to go into retirement, and sipping on Maple Syrup. Let's dive in! Ted King took a fast track into pro cycling. Just three years post-college he was the number one ranked American in the North American Pro Circuit. He went on to race as a Professional World Tour cyclist for the next seven years (competing in the Tour de France twice). Ted King is now an ambassador and competitor for the sport of gravel cycling. He hosts a pair of events with Rooted Vermont and King Challenge. He is the founder of Untapped Athletic Fuel, coaches a handful of cyclists, writes a popular blog, and is the Host of King of the Ride. Ted is on the board of organizations like Mountain Bike Afghanistan.   In this episode you'll learn: [04:54] A bit about Ted. [13:28] Why Ted decided to get into cycling. [17:04] What makes a good cyclist? [23:07] Ted's lessons from his dad. [26:03] Impressions from Ted's mom. [33:41] Did Ted ever not know the next step forward? [38:20] Living in other countries. [43:37] Ted's wild adventures with the Tour de France [48:55] Staying optimistic through injuries. [57:31] Ted's Vermont Maple Syrup. [65:37] Heading into retirement. [73:44] Keeping up the lifestyle after having kids. [76:49] Taking trips with the family.   Quotes "Some people are born in a way in which they're always looking for the opportunities." – Sarah Tacy [21:03] "It might be risky but go for it." – Ted King [25:36] "I don't live with regrets." – Ted King [54:15] "Luck is rewarded to hard workers." – Ted King [71:51] "Being out of your comfort zone is also a really good place to be." – Ted King [81:51]   Connect with Ted: Website: www.iamtedking.com. Facebook: Ted King. Twitter: @iamtedking. YouTube: Ted King. Instagram: @iamtedking. Strava: @iamtedking. Podcast: King of the Ride Blog: King of the Ride Maple Syrup: Untapped   Connect with Sarah: Website: sarahtacy.com        21 Days of Untapped Support https://sarahtacy.com/21-days/ Lean for Nervous System Support: https://sarahtacy.com/lean/