“I come from a long background in men’s WorldTour racing and things that have been very normal in men’s cycling – nutritionists or professional coaches, for example, that’s something that 15 years ago was already common in men’s cycling, but this is all now just starting to come in women’s cycling.
“I think it’s great to see that evolution, and that it’s also getting way more professional in women’s cycling, but it means that you have to follow that trend otherwise you’re missing the train.”
What that evolution looks like for Human Powered Health is some pretty big changes to their team over the off-season. They signed nine new riders after letting go of the same number, they hired Giorgia Bronzini as a sports director, they landed a new bike sponsor in Factor, they brought in a nutritionist and a mental coach, and they’ve shaped rider resources around sprinting and names who can win.
