Composition of A Cycling Team
While riders form the core of a team, a top team also has personnel who support the racing and training. These include
- A manager, who oversees the team's commitments, sponsorships and general operation.
- Directeurs sportif, who travel to races and dictate the racing strategy. In bigger teams they often drive team cars and have radio contact with the riders.
- Coaches, who direct the team's training.
- Doctors, responsible for riders' well-being and often making sure the riders meet regulations such as those related to doping.
- Therapists, who assist the coaches .
- Soigneurs, who are assistants responsible for feeding, clothing, and escorting riders. They also massage riders.
- Mechanics, who are responsible for the team's equipment.
There are also officers for sponsorship, marketing, and communication.
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