Cycling While Deaf: How This CTS Athlete Trains, Wins, and Prepares for the Deaflympics

OVERVIEWCyclists rely on their sense of hearing more than you might imagine, to hear traffic coming, to communicate with fellow riders during group rides and races, to listen for gear shifts and labored breathing from competitors, and even to discern wind direction. Dmitry Rossoshansky doesn't hear any of that, nor does he hear your pleas for mercy when he's crushing it at the front! In Episode #280 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Dima and CTS Coach Adam Pulford, with the assistance of sign language interpreters Maureen Plonk and Courtney Szymanski, discuss navigating group rides and races as a deaf athlete and a teammate to hearing athletes, along with how he is training for the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan as a Time-Crunched Cyclist with a full-time job, a spouse, and a young daughter.Note: The female voice you hear is Courtney interpreting as Dmitry communicates via sign language. Topics Covered In This Episode:About the DeaflympicsNavigating races and group rides without soundTraining tools for hearing impaired athletesResourcesDonations to Deaflympic Cycling Team:Deaf Cycling Team IG:Deaflympics:Cycling ScheduleDima's InstagramParalympic Podcast with Jim LehmanGuest Bio:Dmitry Rossoshansky's journey as a cyclist began in 2018, inspired by a close friend and fueled by his passion for endurance sports. Cycling challenges his physical and mental limits, pushing him toward growth. Every race, every training session is a testament to the dedication he's poured into the sport. He is based in Hyattsville, MD. and currently races for the DC Velo Limited team, based in DC/MD/VA.Notable Achievements:Participated in the Deaflympics 2022 in Caxias Do Sul, BrazilParticipated in the World Championships 2024 in Swietokrzyskie, Poland1st Place - MABRA Road Race Championship, Poolesville 2024Dima aims to inspire others in the deaf community and show that no barrier is too great to overcome. HOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete