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On yer bike! Freud and middle-aged men in Lycra
The ever-present fear of ridicule among cycling’s weekend warriors tells us a thing or two about human nature
TL;DR
- The fear of ridicule affects weekend cyclists.
- This fear reveals aspects of human nature.
- Anxiety is tied to social pressures and group acceptance.
- Concerns are rooted in the need to avoid shame and seek validation.