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

Hope you’ll enjoy the conversation with Kevin! 


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Host:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Soren Jensen⁠⁠⁠⁠ [  / sjensen77  ]

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