Half Wheelin' Podcast

Watt Bombs and Breaking Cranks with Pro Cyclist Hugh Harvey

Ross Hill, Scott Barrow, Aidan Burgess Season 5 Episode 36

What would it take to go Pro these days? And what’s it like once you’re racing in Europe on the start of your journey?  What’s a typical day like? Harder than being on the tools?
 
Well you asked and we delivered! (Well, Aidan did). He brought in Hugh Harvey, from the World Tour Arkea BnB Hotels development squad. The young Pro from Sydney, Australia, told us about things like:

  • HIs winning start in racing, unique pathway into pro cycling, and eventful first UCI race
  • His track record of blowing his equipment to pieces    
  • The differences between a junior European and Conti-World Tour teams
  • Keys skills for European racing, when raw watts don’t help
  • Advice for aspiring pro’s & what you’ve got to be able to cope with
  • A day in the life & maintaining the love amidst the grind 
  • The unexpected quality that comes with racing at the top level 

 
And of course we include a few other options on the menu:

  • Aidan has a vent about Strava that actually turns into therapy
  • The boys discuss their current riding, most brutal training sessions and those annoying riders who keep asking about your bike tech

So get it from the horse’s mouth, and giddy up!

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