Michael Bling Matthews - Everything I've Learned As A Pro & How Amateurs Can Use These Pro Tips

Feb 2, 2026

Michael Bling Matthews, pro road cyclist famed for sprinting and classics success. He shares pro-level training routines, recovery habits, and nutrition tips for amateurs. Short, hard sessions, sleep and consistency over gimmicks. Stories range from Monaco crits and Sanremo near-misses to a serious health scare and returning to racing.

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INSIGHT

Season Planning Is Driven By Team Objectives

Pro seasons vary by team aims, with some riders racing deeper into the year for ranking points.
Michael Bling Matthews explains calendars now include post-Worlds races to chase UCI points.

ADVICE

Train By Feel, Not By The Clock

Do train the way that keeps cycling fun for you rather than rigidly following a minute-by-minute plan.
Michael Bling Matthews lets terrain and feel dictate efforts while still following coach-prescribed targets.

ADVICE

Choose Partners Who Match Your Intensity

Do pick training partners who match your ride intensity to maintain session quality.
Michael Bling Matthews curates partners because many riders can't sustain his hard-all-day tempo.

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