Who is the best domestique in cycling?

Nonetheless, the traditional domestique role remains an important one, and a 2020 poll of riders in the professional peloton by cyclingnews.com named Tim Declercq as the best domestique in the world, followed by Luke Rowe, Michael Mørkøv, Andrey Amador, Imanol Erviti, Michael Schär and Iljo Keisse.

How much does a Tour de France bike rider earn?

Riders from 20th to 160th are rewarded with €1,000 each; €47 for each day of the race. But it’s not just that final big (or small) payday in Paris that the riders are jostling for. Sam Bennett on his way to a stage win and a maillot vert in Paris, 2020.

What is a pro cyclists FTP?

FTP is the acronym for Functional Threshold Power. In theory this is the max power that you can sustain for an hour’s riding. Once you know this number, it’s then used to set your training zones and help you gauge your riding efforts.

What is a puncher in cycling?

A puncheur or puncher is a road bicycle racer who specialises in rolling terrain with short but steep climbs. Puncheurs are usually relatively well built, with broader shoulders and bigger legs than the average racing cyclist. For Justin, the strong and punchy nature of a ‘Puncheur’ cyclist is his style of riding.

How much does Mathieu van der Poel earn?

Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix): €2.0 million.

What are the two types of cyclists?

Cycling 101: What type of rider are you?

  • Have you ever wondered about the different types of rider who take part in a pro race?
  • Rouleur (All-rounder)
  • Grimpeur (Climber)
  • Puncheur (Puncher)
  • Sprinteurs (Sprinter)
  • GC riders.
  • Time triallists.
  • Domestique (servants)

What is a GC cyclist?

GC = general classification. The riders going for the overall best time rather than individual stage wins.