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Adib: Not yet it has not because
many people are now into fixed gear cycling and BMX
and it is a personal preference, for example
I used to think that cycling down the ramp is very impressive
When I first started I used a mini bicycle the one with a basket in front
I tried to cycle down the ramp with that
Yes, that was when I first started
That was the first step and we got braver ever since
and the passion developed from there gradually
we started buying gadgets bit by bit
but of course last time it used to be very expensive
The thing about passion is that
I learnt to save in school to buy part by part
Anuar: I have just finished a recovery period for the end of season
as the races in Europe are now over
Nadia: Where about in Europe?
Anuar: My team is based in Austria, Vienna
whereas the races are around Europe
like France, Belgium, Italy
Nadia: Is it more difficult to cycle in the cold or other weather conditions?
Anuar: Of course if it is very cold, it gets difficult
but weather is not the only difficult part
it's also about the road surface and routes
which are vastly different from the races in Asia
also the level we are competing at is of a very high speed
When I race in Asian countries many would recognize me
but when I race in Europe I feel rather small
it took me 3 to 4 years to catch up with the big boys
and to have podium wins
Adib: If you would like to play
you must be daring enough to brave the injuries
Many people are worried about falls and afraid of the sport
it will take a long time for one to even pick up the sport
It's all about being brave enough to do the stunts
you have to try before you know what it feels like
yes, just gotta try
Anuar: As for road cycling
if we're talking about leisure cycling
it can be fun as a recreational activity
However if you want to launch a cycling career like me
you must be determined and disciplined
you will also have to research on what an athlete is committed to
like cycling training programmes
most importantly
you have to have high pain tolerance
because the road cycling sport is all about
mental strength in persevering through all challenges
Crashing is quite normal in the sport
Nadia: Cannot be pampered eh.. for both sports too