PRO INDOOR TIPS: How to Train Like a Lidl-Trek Sports Director

Steven De Jongh, Head Sports Director of Lidl-Trek, shares his journey from professional cycling to leading one of the world’s top teams. Learn how he transitioned from being a sprinter and classics specialist to the strategic "brain" behind the steering wheel. Why Steven uses indoor training to avoid bad weather, save time on cleaning his bike , and why he prefers flat Dutch routes while living in mountainous Andorra? ► 0:00 – Introduction: Steven De Jongh, Head DS of Lidl-Trek ► 0:16 – The pressure: Classics vs. Grand Tours ► 1:04 – Staying fit: 50 km at 6:00 AM every day ► 1:28 – Why Steven trains indoors with ROUVY ► 1:56 – Fitting indoor sessions into a busy schedule ► 2:20 – His training style: Find a route and smash yourself ► 2:35 – Steven’s favourite ROUVY routes ► 3:14 – Indoor cycling tips: Cooling, hydration & sweat ► 3:37 – From speed skating to National Cycling Champion ► 4:13 – 14 years as a pro & leading out Tom Boonen ► 4:30 – Transitioning from pro racer to Sports Director Train with Steven De Jongh on ROUVY! #lidltrek ℹ️ ROUVY ► The indoor cycling app that lets you ride real routes around the world: https://rouvy.com 💜 Follow ROUVY on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/rouvyapp/?u... Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/gorouvy?utm_... Join the Strava club ► https://www.strava.com/clubs/304806?u...