Episode 3: When Your Body Tells You Something Is Wrong
When Your Body Tells You Something Is Wrong A year ago, Toby Perry was in some of the best form of his life. Then, after racing one of the biggest gravel races last season, something changed. He went from competing at the highest level to getting dropped in race neutrals, struggling on café rides with friends and finding everyday things like walking upstairs difficult. The hardest part was not knowing why. In Episode 3 of Classified Connects, Toby sits down with Kirstine Frida in Girona to talk about the physical and mental battle that followed, and what it means to rebuild when there is no clear timeline for getting back to where you were. They talk about redefining success, learning to recognize progress, the limits athletes continually push, and why Toby believes there should be more room for honesty and emotion in cycling. Because sometimes finishing 13th can mean more than winning. And sometimes simply getting back to the start line is already progress. Listen to Episode 3 of Classified Connects with Toby Perry now. Next episode out: 16th of September 2026
