#141 Novice to Champion - Representing Kerala at Nationals in Just Months After Starting Cycling, Lessons from a Year of Competitive Cycling - John K Sunny

<p>This episode is brought to you by Findbetter.ai. Find better is a social networking app for cycling &amp; running enthusiasts to discover and shop together. </p> <p> </p> <p>This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com</p> <p>If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today&#39;s sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code &#39;BIKEYVENKY&#39; on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com  </p> <p> </p> <p>Today&#39;s guest John K Sunny is a cyclist from Kerala who burst into the cycling scene with a bang. Barely one year into competitive cycling he made winning races almost a habit.   </p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode we talk about his sports background growing up and how he got into cycling. We talk in detail about his beginnings and how he ended up representing Kerala at the Nationals within a few months of starting cycling. He shares the various mistakes he made in his earlier races and what all he learnt by taking part in as many races as he can. It was a super fun conversation with a really interesting youngster. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  </p> <p> </p> <p>0:00:00 Intro</p> <p>0:03:30 His relationship with sport growing up, running, basketball, cycling</p> <p>0:07:50 How he got into cycling</p> <p>0:14:40 Cycling with C3 racing, cycling snobbery</p> <p>0:21:50 Getting back to running working on getting faster</p> <p>0:27:35 Regular training, first 40kmph ride</p> <p>0:31:40 First race experience, bike troubles, running with the bike</p> <p>0:50:40 Rick Nobel story, Tour of Thekkady, reliability of equipment, new bike story</p> <p>1:11:30 Winning State championships, Representing Kera