Cyclist Josh Quigley Inspires Sport Scholars
Sport Scholars gained a fascinating insight into the mindset, nutrition and determination required to perform at the highest level when endurance cyclist Josh Quigley visited the school as part of the High Performance Programme, in association with Thomas Franks. Josh is an athlete, cyclist and speaker who achieved the extraordinary feat of cycling 26,000 miles around the world, succeeding on his eighth attempt. He later set a Guinness World Record by covering 2,179 miles in just seven days. Alongside his sporting achievements, Josh has raised significant funds for charity and inspired thousands of young people through his talks in schools across the UK.
Known as “the cyclist who never gave up”, Josh shared the extraordinary story of the challenges he has overcome during the past seven years, including a near-fatal accident while cycling across America, when he was hit by a car travelling at 70mph.
Rather than allowing these setbacks to define him, Josh described how resilience, perseverance and mental strength enabled him to continue pursuing his goals. His determination ultimately led him to complete the challenge of setting a Guinness World Record for the greatest distance cycled in one week.
The talks focused particularly on the physical demands of elite endurance cycling and the importance of nutrition. Students learned how Josh fuels his body when expending more than 11,000 calories a day during major cycling challenges, and how careful planning and recovery are essential to sustaining performance over long periods.
Our thanks to Josh for the inspirational insight he shared.
