The Domestiques welcomes a former elite Aussie professional rider who’s making a fist of his role as a Director Sportif for one of the world’s biggest teams. Zak Dempster called the shots inside the Ineos-Grenadiers team car at the Giro d’Italia and triumphed after guiding Geraint Thomas to a place on the podium in Rome. Hear how Zak sacrificed a position to continue developing the cycling scene in Australia to pursue an ambition with his latest employer. Exclusive listening only on The Domestiques. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet. Show Notes: 00:00 The Transition: From Professional Cyclist to Director Sportive 09:00 Team Selection and the Role of a Director Sportive 13:30 The Future of Australian Cycling 20:30 The Journey of a Professional Cyclist 21:00 The Dominance of Pogacar and Team Strategy 23:30 Pogacar's Double and the Future of Cycling 25:30 INEOS Grenadiers and the Tour de France Selection 27:00 The Resilience of Egan Bernal and the Impact of Injuries 29:00 The Role of a Sports Director and the Future of Zak Dempster 33:30 Challenges and Changes in Professional Cycling