Cynthia Carson on Racing the Transcontinental Race & The Art of the Comeback

After a crash just weeks before the start of the 2024 Transcontinental Race, Cynthia spent months recovering—stitches, broken teeth, and the mental weight of losing the race she’d prepared for. A year later, she returned to the start line determined to give it everything she had.In this conversation, Cynthia reflects on:The steep learning curve of self-routing and how small decisions shaped her raceRacing in one of the deepest women’s fields TCR has ever seenRecovering from a devastating crash and rebuilding confidence on the bikeThe mantras and mental tricks that carried her through the darkest momentsWhat it means to truly embrace the highs and lows, in racing and in lifeIt’s a full-circle moment to have Cynthia back on the pod. If you've been here since the beginning you'll remember her as our original co-host and this pod would not exist without her! Check out Albion's range of products, perfect for the change of season and get 15% off your order with DETOURS15Follow Cynthia on Instagram: @watt_wagon Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you enjoy listening please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast