It's the final Tour de France episode, we're taking a deep dive into the most crucial job in cycling—the soigneur. Are they a butler? A friend? A rider's mum? We chatted with Kevin Verstaen, an experienced soigneur working for Soudal Quick-Step, who described the role as looking after the welfare of team members and being a "cyclist laborer." Soigneur stories often include humorous and challenging moments, and they usually see the riders more than their own family. Ultimately, a good soigneur is worth their weight in gold. Despite the long hours and demanding tasks, the role is fulfilling for those who love the sport, with good soigneurs being invaluable to the team. Hope you’ll enjoy this episode!  Chapters 00:00 Introduction  01:50 Kevin Verstaen's Journey into Cycling 07:37 A Typical Day at the Tour 13:01 Logistics at the Finish Line 18:07 The Feed Zone and Bottles 21:56 Setting Up the Hotel 24:54 Remco Evenepoel 25:14 The Riders Suitcase, Asgreen, Mørkøv  27:01 Massage and Building Trust 35:21 Gianni Moscon, Apple Farming  36:17 Ending  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.