The can't sleep moment
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Sam thought about taking a 'pre-ride can't sleep selfie' to add credibility to her excuse
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We have to get up at WHAT TIME? (Image: REUTERS/Phil Noble)
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You can't always ride your best, and be at your fastest
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If I stretch EVERY day until the event, maybe it'll go away?!
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Taking your resting heart rate can be very useful
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Image: pescetarianrevolutions.wordpress.com
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Ready for the off..
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Image: pixgood.com
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Photo: Stephen McKay
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You did it!
The can't sleep moment
Your bag is packed with various clothing options for every weather eventuality, your bike is prepped and ready to go, you may even have breakfast prepared and sitting in the fridge.
You lay your head down, and you know what’s coming – several hours of tossing and turning.
If you suffer from pre-event nerves, give yourself a good chance of sleep by having an early dinner, a warm bubble bath, and avoiding screens (computers, TVs, PHONES) for about two hours before you plan to sleep. And try this…