RIDE LIKE A PRO

From Thibaut Pinot’s skittish descents to Tadej Pogačar’s struggles on hot days, even pro cyclists aren’t perfect. We show how you too can turn a weakness into a strength

Mark Bailey

Pro cyclists may seem superhuman, but they all have chinks in their armour. Tom Pidcock has been busy working on his multi-day stamina in a bid to win the Tour de France. And Kasia Niewiadoma, winner of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes, has sharpened up her sub-par time trials by spending more hours on her TT bike. Even the best can get better. And you can too. “The important thing is to set aside time dedicated to working on an issue,” explains cycling coach Mark Walker (https://markwalkercoaching.co.uk). “In my experience, few road cyclists do this. Mountain bikers and ’cross riders tend to be better at working on skills, but many road riders never practise technique.” Failing to address a weakness, such as nervous descending or riding in a group,…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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