Rachel Neylan recounts how she moved from a background in physiotherapy and athletics into professional cycling, driven by a deep love of sport and a refusal to be limited by setbacks. Injuries and the challenge of switching disciplines tested her resolve, yet she rose to the top of the sport through determination and belief in her abilities.
I am just grateful and I'm happy and I'm actually really genuinely proud of what I did
She reflects proudly on the highlights of her career, including a silver medal at the World Championships and victory at the inaugural Cadel Evans Road Race. These milestones, she explains, were not just sporting successes but emotional moments that validated years of hard work and sacrifice.
The sport was catapulted, the performance catapulted in the last few years
Now retired from racing, Neylan speaks candidly about the emotional complexity of leaving elite sport and the fear many athletes feel as the sport evolves. Her passion for performance continues through the Leadout Group, where she partners with Brad McGee and Dr David Spindler to translate the mindset of elite athletes into the corporate world, helping others unlock their potential.
