How I Became A Pro Cyclist In One Year | Roadman Podcast

Michael Vink joins Anthony for another Roadman Cycling Podcast. Michael Vink became a pro cyclist in one year. The 31 year old had always dreamed of a pro contract but that dream seemed to be slipping away as he aged. In a 12 month period he was able to go from amateur to pro cyclist. Michael joins Anthony for another Roadman Cycling Podcast Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. Jump on over to https://wattbike.com/ to check out their amazing indoor training bikes. Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes. Check out their amazing bikes at https://factorbikes.com/ If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 Free Core Training Guide For Cyclists 👇👇 https://coaching.roadmancycling.com/optin-556661521659382149638 The Roadman Cycling Podcast, hosted by Anthony Walsh, is one of the most downloaded cycling podcasts online with over 5 million downloads. Every weekday, we share inspirational, intimate and disarmingly-unfiltered conversations about how to recapture your health through cycling. We aim to answer one central question - how do we use cycling as a tool for health, happiness & longevity. From iconic world-class cyclists like Andre Gripel, Tyler Hamilton & Alex Dowsett to everyday heroes, every story matters. Spotify Podcast 👇 https://open.spotify.com/show/2oCs3N4ahypwzzUrFqgUmC Apple Podcast 👇 https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-roadman-cycling-podcast/id1224143549 Google Podcast 👇 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzIwMDI0My9yc3M Thanks for watching & please subscribe to our channel and hit us with your questions! Your interaction is our motivation. Subscribe here! 👇👇 https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us online: Listen to Roadman Cycling Podcast 👇👇https://wavve.link/roadmancycling Website 👉 http://roadmancycling.com Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/roadman.cycling/ Roadman Cycling Podcast 👉 https://wavve.link/roadmancycling Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/roadman.cycling Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/RoadmanCycling #Cycling #RoadBike #Roadman #RoadmanCyclingPodcast Leave us a comment below! 0:00 Intro 0:55 Finally Making It Into The World Tour Team UAE 2:13 Silencing The Critics Who Said He Could Never Make It 4:10 The Lifestyle Required To Make It As A Pro Rider 7:27 Getting Contracts Based On Zwift & MyWhoosh Racing Performances 8:40 What Power Numbers Did Michael Hit On MyWhoosh To Get UAEs Attention? 11:30 The Difference Between The Best & The Worst Riders In The Pro Peloton 13:25 The Ability To Be A Robust Athlete Is Key 16:20 The Racing Is So Much Harder Now Than In the 1980s & Here's Why 16:55 Should Pogacar, Van Aert & The Other Big Names Step Up More? 18:03 Making The Peloton Safer 21:29 There's Always Going To Be Crashes! 22:39 The Tragic Death Of Gino Mader 25:25 Would I Encourage Young People Into This Dangerous Sport? 26:28 What Are Michaels Performance Metrics To Get Another Contract With UAE? 28:10 Coming In As A Straight Up Domestique For Pogacar