Intersessional period becomes busier for cyclists

The time between major cycling events, known as the intersessional period, has become more intense for professional cyclists. Many are now training, handling administrative work, and participating in promotional activities, which has raised concerns about their well-being.

Young cyclist faces packed schedule

Paul Seixas, a 20-year-old rider for Decathlon CMA CGM, is dealing with a demanding schedule that includes races, administrative tasks, media appearances, and training trips to Asia. He is also preparing for the end-of-season assessments in La Motte-Servolex, with no planned vacation until mid-November.

Evenepoel tests equipment and explores Olympic routes

Remco Evenepoel, from Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, has traveled to California to work with his equipment manufacturer, Specialized. He participated in wind tunnel tests and explored the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic time trial course. He also joined a promotional ride with fellow cyclist Demi Vollering, who is also in the U.S. for similar reasons.

Pogacar starts early training

Tadej Pogacar, from UAE Team Emirates-XRG, has begun training again after a fall at the Vuelta shortened his season. He plans to start his 2027 preparations earlier than usual. His training in Monaco with teammate Joshua Tarling has drawn criticism for his behavior in traffic.

Cyclocross season starts quickly

Cyclocross riders like Thibau Nys from Lidl-Trek have very little time off. Nys will start competing again on November 1 and is planning to take part in 17 to 18 events this winter, while also attending a road training camp with his team in December.

Van der Poel may take a break for family

Mathieu van der Poel, from Alpecin-Premier Tech, may skip the cyclocross season this winter to be with his partner, Roxanne Bertels, as she expects their first child in January 2027. He extended his stay in Canada after the World Championships to visit a team sponsor.

Rest is crucial for recovery

Nate Wilson, a coach for the EF Education-EasyPost team, emphasizes the importance of rest after the season, recommending a month without structured training. This includes physical rest followed by mental recovery. However, some cyclists, like Jonas Vingegaard, have taken different approaches, focusing on recovery after injuries rather than competing.