Peloton
Peloton, chase, stages, starting line, pro, breakaway, attack, sprint, IBike, leader, teams, pro cyclists, drafting, time trials and cow bells are words that describe my newbie cycling fan experience during Stage 1 & 2 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The analytical, structural, social, and conceptual parts of my brain enjoyed learning all about the cycling world when the cycling pros rode over Cottonwood Pass and dropped down into my hometown of Buena Vista, CO. Come to think of it we use a lot of these words in our everyday business conversations too. Well, maybe not ‘cow bells’.
It was interesting to watch the peloton working together during the race and you wonder how the riders can group themselves together in such a tight group riding up and down a mountain together. The answer is training. This peloton example reminds me of how important training is in the business world too. If you want a good team don’t offer training. If you want to create professional teams within your own organization offer training. It is important to invest in professional training unique to your teams learning challenges and opportunities.
Here are some photos I want to share where the peloton has left behind only the dust, views, elk and hikers at the beautiful Cottonwood Pass in Colorado.
Karen Lang
