Primoz Roglic, Cian Uijtdebroeks, Nairo Quintana – a lot of movement in cycling this winter. But in the shadow of all those high-profile transfers, a less visible game of musical chairs has been taking place for several years. Physical coaches, performance managers: the war on talent has also reached its peak. The story of a 61-year-old Belgian proves this. “Ineos already wanted to sign me three years ago. Then I said no.”