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10 “Weird” Hobbies of Pro-Cyclists

By Angie Ng

Many pro-cyclists have turned their love of cycling into their jobs, but have you ever wondered what other hobbies they may have? Many actually enjoy doing “regular” things that people like you and I also like, such as reading and spending time with their families. However, here are ten that may surprise you, in no specific order!

Gianni Moscon, an Italian cyclist, enjoys apple farming. His family are apple farmers, and he likes to help out when he has time.

Gianni Moscon, an Italian cyclist, enjoys apple farming. His family are apple farmers, and he likes to help out when he has time.

Maura Kinsella, an American, has an interesting hobby that may inspire all the coffee lovers out there, roasting her own coffee beans.

Maura Kinsella, an American, has an interesting hobby that may inspire all the coffee lovers out there, roasting her own coffee beans.

Peter Kennaugh, who comes from the Isle of Man, enjoys DJ-ing, especially house music.

Peter Kennaugh, who comes from the Isle of Man, enjoys DJ-ing, especially house music.

Emma Pooley, a Brit, has likened the completion of her PhD in Engineering to a hobby.

Emma Pooley, a Brit, has likened the completion of her PhD in Engineering to a hobby.

Chris Froome, a Brit who was born and raised in Africa, enjoys spear fishing.

Chris Froome, a Brit who was born and raised in Africa, enjoys spear fishing.

Danish cyclist, John Ebsen, enjoys both cooking and baking.

Danish cyclist, John Ebsen, enjoys both cooking and baking.

Gracie Elvin, an Australian, enjoys many hobbies, including learning Italian.

Gracie Elvin, an Australian, enjoys many hobbies, including learning Italian.

Ben Swift, British cyclist, likes to take his Land Rover Disco on off-road adventures.

Ben Swift, British cyclist, likes to take his Land Rover Disco on off-road adventures.

Colombian cyclist, Sebastián Henao, enjoys playing chess.

Colombian cyclist, Sebastián Henao, enjoys playing chess.

Juan Horrach Ripoll, a Spaniard, enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding and extreme sports.

Juan Horrach Ripoll, a Spaniard, enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding and extreme sports.