Crank it up with music.

If you need a motivational boost for your training, try music. In a recent study, music had a significant effect on bicyclists. In the trials, music (of any kind) resulted in lower ratings of perceived per·ceive
tr.v. per·ceived, per·ceiv·ing, per·ceives
1. To become aware of directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing.

2. To achieve understanding of; apprehend. exertion exertion,
n vigorous action, a great effort, a strong influence. across all subjects and levels of intensity. Of course, the important caveat for outdoor runners and cyclists This is an incomplete list. Please add to this list if you are aware of an omission. This is a list of cyclists by decade. Cyclists by decade
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is that music can distract you from more than just your level of exertion. Road safety can be compromised. Music can provide a motivation boost for training, but save it for indoor exercise.

(Perceptual per·cep·tu·al
adj.
Of, based on, or involving perception. Motor Skills, 2000, Vol. 91, No. 3, Pt. 1, pp. 848-854)

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