Is cycling cruel? Guillaume Boivin discusses
Montreal group Collectif Parlee talk to Guillaume Boivin
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After finished fourth in the first two stages of the Tour d’Azerbaïdjan, Canadian national road champion Guillaume Boivin (Cycling Academy) spent a day in the leader’s jersey. In September 2015, before the start of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, Collectif Parlee spoke to Boivin. Collectif Parlee conducted interviews with pro cyclists, this is the first in a series of what will be ten videos released throughout the summer of 2016.Â
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In the interview with David Desjardins conducted in Boivin’s native language, he speaks about the thrill of sprinting, the cost of tactical errors and answerers the question of whether he thinks cycling is a cruel sport.
He says, “It is a little cruel in the sense that it is perceived as an individual sport and when you are a team member you go a little unnoticed,” Boivin said.
Boivin also talks about how boring it would be if it was always the strongest rider who won. The tactical aspects of the sport are what he says can make the difference between winning and being edged out at the line. Boivin talks about the mental challenge of racing and how getting the tactics right is essential if you are going to beat riders who are physically stronger.
On the fifth and concluding stage of the Tour d’Azerbaïdjan, Boivin finished fifth. The Canadian champion is still in the search for his first win in 2016.
Canadian champion Guillaume Boivin (Cycling Academy Team) is the new leader in the GC, congratulations! #TourDAz pic.twitter.com/sf2UaL0LqQ
— Tour d'Azerbaidjan (@tourdaz) May 5, 2016
