Rob Foster sits down with British National Hill Climb Champion Rachel Galler to unpack her unconventional journey into cycling — from ankle rehab to standing on the top step. They dive into what it really takes to execute a perfect 3-minute max effort and why consistency, not hype, builds champions.

Key points:

• From injury setback to national title — building strength the long way

• Training with power, racing by feel: how Rachel nailed the winning effort

• Managing stress, perfectionism, and the mindset behind marginal gains

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that progress is built in the boring bits… this one’s for you.