Cyclists and their culture are awesome. I’ll never get tired of repeating that. Still, there is always that one person. You know who I’m talking about. The one who will get in the way, be obnoxious, and self-important—a true Karen on two wheels.
There are many things that define cycling culture—obsession with marginal gains, questionable tan lines, and an unwavering belief that a €300 pair of bib shorts is a “good investment”. But if there’s something that borderlines religious fanaticism, that’s the coffee break.
Slovak cyclist Michael Kolář accompanied Peter Sagan in the Tinkoff-Saxo and Bora–Hansgrohe teams. He not only helped Sagan secure championship titles but is now guiding young talents as a coach. In this interview, he discusses the tough life in professional cycling, the pain of elite…
There comes a time in every rider’s life when they simply have to say: enough is enough. Sure, your mind is insistent on going all-in on every ride, but your body has turned into a Karen and is constantly filing complaints to your brain in…
