Being a professional cyclist is a life of long training hours, sharp tan lines and more caffeine than the recommended amount.
For the younger riders, and especially those without families, it’s also a life with a lot of spare time, in particular in the winter months when racing is on hold.
It’s not uncommon for teenagers and early 20-somethings to study a part-time university degree alongside their career as a cyclist, but rarely do riders seriously think about a post-cycling career until they get into their 30s.
When it comes to hanging up their wheels, most riders stick around in cycling, swapping the bike for the team car, venturing into the media, or setting up cafes to consume
