🎥 Find the video interview on YouTube and participate in the Roubaix contest by leaving your favorite race moment in the comments 👉 https://youtu.be/TcpI58alwqA We have two VIP hospitality tickets up for grabs for the Roubaix on April 7, 2024. _____ Join us for a gripping journey into the heart of professional cycling as we delve into the last three decades of pro racing and the world of sports directing. From Tom’s excitement of joining the number one Classics team when racing pro to later becoming DS for the same team, discover the evolution of cycling, the challenges young athletes face, and the importance of mental toughness in this captivating conversation. From the chaos of the Tour of Flanders to the relentless battlefields of Roubaix, we uncover the strategies, challenges, and split-second decisions that shape the outcome of these monumental races, the intense pressure, camaraderie, and occasional controversies that unfold behind the scenes. Discover the untold stories of mechanics scrambling to find the riders' foul-weather clothing in the rain bag, spare wheels, the strategic game of supplying riders during crucial moments, and the delicate balance between following the rules and prioritizing rider safety and performance. Gain insight into the human side of professional cycling as Tom reflects on the joys of victory, the frustrations of defeat, and the unwavering dedication to supporting riders through triumph and adversity. Get ready to experience the thrill, tension, and exhilaration of cycling races like never before. Take a seat inside the Soudal Quick-Step team car as we explore the dynamics during some of the most iconic races in cycling history. Welcome inside the team car and the unseen drama of cycling races. TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Introduction 04:43 The Early Years, Tom’s Journey Into Cycling 13:59 Transforming Young Talented Riders into Champions 18:04 The Transition to DS 21:50 Studying the Race Course 24:59 Race Radio vs Moving on Instinct 26:11 Racing, Communication, Post-Race Briefing 39:02 Race Rain Bag Logistics 48:43 UCI Rules and Fines 59:29 Eddy Merckx 01:10:15 Ending It's a fully packed and insightful episode with Tom Steels of Soudal Quick-Step.  – LINKS – Tom Steels Host: ⁠Soren Jensen⁠ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ ________ Follow Castelli on social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.