Dr Josephine Perry is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist whose purpose is to help people discover the metrics which matter most to them so they are able to accomplish more than they had previously believed possible. She integrates expertise in sport psychology and communications to support athletes, stage performers and business leaders to develop the approaches, mental skills and strategies which will help them achieve their ambitions. Josephine has written five books including Performing Under Pressure, The 10 Pillars of Success and I Can: The Teenage Athlete’s Guide to Mental Fitness. For Cycling Weekly she tends to write about the psychological side of training and racing and how to manage mental health issues which may prevent brilliant performance. At last count she owned eight bikes and so is a passionate advocate of the idea that the ideal number of bikes to own is N+1.
Latest articles by Josephine Perry
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Ready for something different? How to get fit off the bike
Many of the world’s best cyclists are also very accomplished in other activities – and perhaps it’s no coincidence. Dr Josephine Perry sets out an assortment of sideline interests to complement your riding
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Savour the moment and love every ride
Struggling to enjoy your riding through the winter? Here's how to live in the moment and fall in love with riding all over again
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You ARE a real cyclist: Taking on impostor syndrome
In a sport hung up on rules and details, it’s easy to feel you’re falling short of the mark and failing to fit in. Dr Josephine Perry goes to work on impostor syndrome
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Find the inner strength within: The three pillars of self-motivation
Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains why mastery, autonomy and belonging are the holy trinity underpinning your cycling passion
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You ARE a real cyclist - how to avoid imposter syndrome
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The strength within - three pillars of motivation
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On doctor’s orders: 10 rules to keep healthy on the bike during winter
How to stay safe and healthy on the bike this winter – what would a cycling doctor do? Josephine Perry, herself a doctor of psychology, calls up her colleagues to find out
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Macho or masochistic? At what point does proving your toughness get too much?
Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry takes aim at cycling's macho myths
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Should you use a power meter during training? Here's what the experts say
With even some pro teams cautioning against an over-reliance on power meters, Dr Josie Perry makes the case for staying in touch with your winning instincts
