Racing, Risk, and Resilience: A Conversation with Daryl Impey
In this episode, we sit down with Daryl Impey of Israel – Premier Tech. Daryl is in the final year of a glowing career which saw him win Tour de France stages and pull on the famous yellow jersey.
We delve into his fascinating career, discussing everything from his origins in mountain biking to his victories in races around the world. Daryl opens up about the challenges and rewards of pro cycling, including the risks involved in the sport and how his approach to risk-taking has evolved over the years, shares his thoughts on the current state of the sport and offers advice to young riders looking to make their mark.
Whether you're a fan of cycling or simply interested in hearing from a world-class athlete, you won't want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation.
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“I was never like, I'm sure you can get your dream about wearing like, I never thought I want to wear the yellow because it's like just seems so far out of out of range of like, you have to be great or a sprinter to get it you know, and it was just like, that was just the year that things just lined up”
- Daryl Impey
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