Tadej Pogačar’s Tour De France Training Secrets: His Coach Reveals All!

Iñigo San Millán is the Head of Performance at UAE Team Emirates and the coach of two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar. Si sat down with him at the Grand Départ in Bilbao to find out what goes into training for and winning the biggest bike race in the world. You may be surprised! 00:00 Intro 00:40 Dr Iñigo San Millán 01:02 Physiology to win the Tour de France? 03:52 What training is needed? 05:34 Is altitude training essential? 07:42 Pogačar’s typical training ride? 11:36 How long is a typical zone 2 ride? 13:11 How many hours per week? 13:39 Are the best riders the ones who train more? 17:32 Why is the modern generation so fast? 23:28 Mental pressure of Tour de France training? 25:07 How can we learn from the pros? Useful Links: GCN | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 Download the GCN App for free 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Join the GCN Club 👉 GCN Training Plans 👉 Do you think Pogačar will win the 2023 Tour de France? 🇫🇷 Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN... 📹 How Much Faster Is The Best Climber In The World? 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #tourdefrance #tdf2023 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Zipp Wheels: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Elite Bottles: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SIS: Zwift: Shimano Wheels: Shadow Stand: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn