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Why is cyclists' tolerance for pain much higher than other sportspeople? (www.bikeradar.com)
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[–] Tangent5280@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For an actual TLDR, it comes down to: If you finish your race regardless of whatever injury, your chances of being offered a contract next year is much higher. AND Team Management culture is very hard to change. Only very recently have they started accepting concussions as a severe injury.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

the actual saved you a click is always in the comments