"Cycling: a CV-Worthy Skill”.

So, I’ve got a couple of updates to share. The good news? My latest LinkedIn post has seen a whopping 20,000% spike in “impressions”! Yep, twenty thousand percent! Now, for the bad news: “of course, I hardly ever post on LinkedIn, and all it takes is a sneeze with a couple of clever hashtags for the views to skyrocket.”

Armed with this unbelievable success, I’m pressing on with my campaign to promote “Cycling as a CV-Worthy Skill” and taking it up a notch.

Today, let’s talk about how cycling isn’t just about pedaling—it’s a crash course in all the top “hard and soft skills” you see touted on LinkedIn, perfect for convincing headhunters that anyone who regularly hits the saddle is the ultimate candidate for any managerial role out there.

Let’s break it down.

Thought cycling was just about moving your legs and waking up those lazy muscles? Well, that’s partly true, but there’s a whole lot more to it.

And remember when you thought once you were done with Economics, you’d never have to deal with math again? Or that your degree in Political Science would save you from functions and curves? Think again.

As your cycling obsession grows, you’ll find yourself dusting off all those school memories, revisiting those math formulas you thought you’d left behind, and even brushing up on physics, chemistry, and biology—yep, they’re back.

Suddenly, you’re thrown into a world of watts, RPMs, and kilograms… It’s like diving headfirst into a never-ending stream of complicated equations. You’re powering through exponents, square roots, and crunching numbers like it’s nobody’s business.

First, it’s just about the weight you’re carrying, but then it’s all about heartbeats and FTPs, VAMs, VO2max, RPMs, watts… It’s a whole new language of cycling terms that make you feel like you’ve earned a PhD in Cycling Studies!

So, if you’re a weekend warrior on the bike, the hard skills to flaunt on your CV include Mathematics, Quantum Physics, Chemistry, Biology—and that’s just the beginning.

And don’t forget the leadership skills! Whether you’re organizing a casual ride or a serious Gran Fondo, there’s always a leader calling the shots—deciding the start time, meeting point, and pit stops. They might not be the fastest, but they’re definitely the most followed.

Then there’s Geography. Sure, Strava helps, but you’ll need some real-world knowledge to avoid getting lost like a cat on a highway. And if you’re into gravel riding, get ready to meet the locals—like flocks of sheep!

And let’s not overlook the mechanics of modern bikes—they’re a far cry from our childhood rides. You don’t need to be an engineer, but knowing that the pricier the bike, the smoother the ride—now that’s a skill!

And there’s the digital world of cycling platforms like Zwift and ROUVY —where you’ll pedal through virtual landscapes and have virtual teammates who never stop for coffee!

Teamwork? It’s all about drafting, sharing supplies, and playing domestique to support the team—kind of like the closest thing to friendship out there.

And when it comes to soft skills, cycling teaches you everything from meteorology (checking the weather for rides) to event planning (organizing group rides) to financial management (budgeting for bike upgrades).

So, if you’re a cyclist at heart, you’ve got an impressive CV—just don’t forget to mention your “PhD in Cycling” skills. And if you’re not quite there yet? Well, let’s just say cyclists are pretty good at spinning stories too!

There you have it—a crash course in why cycling isn’t just a hobby, it’s a masterclass in life skills. Time to update that CV!