Neurodivergence in Cycling

[CassidyAce]

Quite a good piece if you're interested in this field. (No mention of Mike Sinyard and ADHD though.)

Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower

Every human brain works slightly differently, yet too often we demand bland conformity. Chris Marshall-Bell meets riders unashamed to cherish their uniqueness

www.cyclingweekly.com

 

[Ren Rawbor]

I thought as much, mainly due to the fact I've noted bikies (as opposed to cyclists, per se) are largely more tolerable human beings than other areas of society. (raises hand for Asperger's)

 

[ferrus]

Manifestly divergent Aspie here too. “Disorder” is a bit insulting though (most of us are very ordered)

 

[Ren Rawbor]

Speak for yourself, you seen the state of my "workshop"? (actually no, because I haven't dared photograph the mayhem therein at this point!)

 

[ferrus]

Same here to be honest, no workshop but my house makes Steptoe’s place look minimalist. But don’t dare mess with that organised chaos man!

 

[Ren Rawbor]

Oh yes, I saw a note once in an office "dear cleaners please do not tidy my desk, you'll ruin my filing system"

It tickled me just because it's so true