CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
“The tactics still come from the team car, but decisions are constantly being made on the road among riders too, and that’s when I’m called upon”
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KNOW YOUR ROLE
“The common misconception is that ‘road captain’ is some kind of glorified role or privilege, like in sports such as football where it’s an honour. But in cycling it’s just a title given to the person who tries to gather the troops on the road, and get the most out of each and every rider every day. I’m the middleman between the DSs (directeurs sportif), who call the shots, and the riders. You are the guy who can read the race and work out what’s going to happen, so if a decision needs to be
