If you enjoyed this chat definitely check out my chat with Alex Richardson about how he went from Stock Broker to Pro Cyclist in 12 months th-cam.com/video/xxXFPpyTpE8/w-d-xo.html
One of Kelly’s books comes to mind “Hunger” …. their lifestyle is crazy and the bubble they live in needs so much sacrifice that you just need to need and want it so much. We admire their speed etc but the dedication involved is so so much a part of it all. They really are unique people. Great interview.
Micheal has always been an outstanding cyclist, I don't think that anyone who knows him or has followed his career is surprised he made world tour, he definitely deserves it. I hope UAE give him some opportunities to race for the win.
Michael Vink has been a beast for years (as evidenced by his Tour of Southland performances for example). Awesome to see him get a shot on World Tour level
Nobody, but someone who has done it, can truly understand the madness of riding in a pack of 170 highly tuned, highly focused athletes. Vink is obv a monster, but his mentality to be in the thick of it is the difference maker. Love the pod
This is an interesting story and thanks for bringing it to the public. I just want to add that Jay Vine did belong to the Australian team Nero Bianchi so he was doing road racing before he sprang to fame in e-racing. He wasn’t just an e-racer who had the power numbers.
MV is an incredible talent. Great to see him in the Wt. Remember him as an 18yr old going solo in the Nat champs and being out front alone for 10 of the 12? laps on a tough course with Wt riders in field. Crashing is all wrong place wrong time, and the way you fall and how fast you're going. From personal experience over 50kph you can do serious damage to yourself if you can't roll out the forces involved.
@@TheRoadmanPodcast No I don't think so. He did go to Europe etc but for whatever reason wasn't quite able to get that big contract. Which I think is often right place right time, or be given that big break, or opportunity. He was always a standout rider in the NZ scene and always that rider that one knew deserved to be in the Wt as he was that good. So great to see him finally make it :)
@@TheRoadmanPodcast no, he just never preformed well when he needed too, he win obliterate everyone in nz, but just couldn't do it overseas. but some of his rides here are crazy good. his endurace and ftp is his strength
Thanks for interviewing Michael i hope u can have him on again, maybe actually giving insights of what a Domestiqe is doing in a specific race situation!!
Thank you for talking about safety and some possible areas for improvement. Sadly, a young Italian rider passed away in a UCI race in Austria just a few weeks ago by the way. Awful reminder of the dangers in the sport.
Great story. Thanks for sharing Michael's story. Not so crazy that this is the new place where a pro team might discover talent. usa cycling certainly isn't doing the US any favors by building a quality cycling program. Not sure what they are doing with all their money, but it's not growing cycling talent at the regional level.
Interesting podcast however it's very clear that the title is just for the clicks since it's not like he bought his first roadbike and began riding and became pro i one year, no he rode multiple years before that.
If you enjoyed this chat definitely check out my chat with Alex Richardson about how he went from Stock Broker to Pro Cyclist in 12 months th-cam.com/video/xxXFPpyTpE8/w-d-xo.html
I’ll watch it
One of Kelly’s books comes to mind “Hunger” …. their lifestyle is crazy and the bubble they live in needs so much sacrifice that you just need to need and want it so much. We admire their speed etc but the dedication involved is so so much a part of it all. They really are unique people. Great interview.
Thanks Dave. Watch this space for a Greg lemond interview coming soon
Micheal has always been an outstanding cyclist, I don't think that anyone who knows him or has followed his career is surprised he made world tour, he definitely deserves it. I hope UAE give him some opportunities to race for the win.
Michael Vink has been a beast for years (as evidenced by his Tour of Southland performances for example). Awesome to see him get a shot on World Tour level
Nobody, but someone who has done it, can truly understand the madness of riding in a pack of 170 highly tuned, highly focused athletes. Vink is obv a monster, but his mentality to be in the thick of it is the difference maker. Love the pod
This is an interesting story and thanks for bringing it to the public. I just want to add that Jay Vine did belong to the Australian team Nero Bianchi so he was doing road racing before he sprang to fame in e-racing. He wasn’t just an e-racer who had the power numbers.
Interesting. Thank you for clarifying and thanks for tuning in
MV is an incredible talent. Great to see him in the Wt. Remember him as an 18yr old going solo in the Nat champs and being out front alone for 10 of the 12? laps on a tough course with Wt riders in field. Crashing is all wrong place wrong time, and the way you fall and how fast you're going. From personal experience over 50kph you can do serious damage to yourself if you can't roll out the forces involved.
I hadn’t realised he was such a talent rider so young. Did he take a break from the sport ?
@@TheRoadmanPodcast No I don't think so. He did go to Europe etc but for whatever reason wasn't quite able to get that big contract. Which I think is often right place right time, or be given that big break, or opportunity. He was always a standout rider in the NZ scene and always that rider that one knew deserved to be in the Wt as he was that good. So great to see him finally make it :)
haha I remember that too. remember jack bauer who won, in the interview after being like... how the fuck did he do that!
@@TheRoadmanPodcast no, he just never preformed well when he needed too, he win obliterate everyone in nz, but just couldn't do it overseas. but some of his rides here are crazy good. his endurace and ftp is his strength
Splendid - Well done Michael V.
just a tip your background music is louder than your voices, love the videos!
I took up cycling 14 months ago, just entered my first ever race which is in December and I'm now at the young age of 59.
Thanks for interviewing Michael i hope u can have him on again, maybe actually giving insights of what a Domestiqe is doing in a specific race situation!!
Great interview. He's a local lad, I occasionally ride with his dad 🙂
Really nice to see this podcast. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Anything you'd change?
@@TheRoadmanPodcast just try to get more guys from the pro peloton:)
@@silviugheorghe7118 Pete Stetina is the next one up and i've a banger in the works with Greg LeMond
@@TheRoadmanPodcast oooo super excited to see that🎉
@@silviugheorghe7118 pete stetina one just went live
Michael is a great guy 🥰
Good chat, have you ever reached out to Aaron Gate? Another talented NZ track/road cyclist
Would love to see it
Thank you for talking about safety and some possible areas for improvement.
Sadly, a young Italian rider passed away in a UCI race in Austria just a few weeks ago by the way.
Awful reminder of the dangers in the sport.
Amazing contents 🔥👍
Thanks my friend. Loving your content too
Great story. Thanks for sharing Michael's story.
Not so crazy that this is the new place where a pro team might discover talent. usa cycling certainly isn't doing the US any favors by building a quality cycling program. Not sure what they are doing with all their money, but it's not growing cycling talent at the regional level.
super interesting chat!
It’s such a great Cinderella story.
Is this on spotify? Can't find it
Good idea to have both versions …. pod and vid.
It’s out on Spotify next week. Trying to give TH-cam a bump with some advanced releases.
Yep hoping the video adds to it
I just want to point out that, in a manner of speaking, EVERY pro went from amateur to pro within a 12 month period…
Interesting podcast however it's very clear that the title is just for the clicks since it's not like he bought his first roadbike and began riding and became pro i one year, no he rode multiple years before that.
How does an amateur become a pro cyclist in one year? Simple. The Lance Armstrong doping program.
Lol