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Domenico Pozzovivo: The Science of Cycling at 43
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Domenico Pozzovivo: The Science of Cycling at 43

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Domenico Pozzovivo, 43, continues his professional cycling career and university studies in nutrition, defying expectations about his age.
  • He is conducting a social and biological experiment, studying the effects of time and physiology on his own body while competing.
  • Pozzovivo balances his return to the peloton with commentary for Swiss radio and plans to resume racing in August.

At 43, Domenico Pozzovivo is defying the typical trajectory of a professional cyclist. He continues to compete at the highest level, recently finishing fourth in the Mercan'Tour race, ahead of much younger riders. His sustained presence in the peloton prompts friends and observers to question his continued participation, to which Pozzovivo responds with a mix of humor and philosophical reflection, calling it a "social experiment."

Why are you still riding?

โ€” Friends of Domenico PozzovivoFriends often question Pozzovivo's continued participation in professional cycling at his age.

Beyond the physical demands of racing, Pozzovivo is also pursuing a doctorate in nutrition at San Raffaele University in Rome, with his thesis due in November. He views his career as an ongoing "biological experiment," using a continuous glucose monitor to study his body's physiology and the effects of aging in real-time. This dual focus on elite sport and academic research highlights his unique approach to his career.

I am conducting a social experiment.

โ€” Domenico PozzovivoPozzovivo's response when asked about his return to the peloton.

Pozzovivo's season is set to resume in August with the Solution Tech-Nippo Rali team. In addition to his racing commitments, he also contributes as a commentator for Swiss Italian Radio Television (RSI), analyzing events like Tadej Pogaฤar's performance in the Tour de France. His dedication to both disciplines showcases a remarkable commitment to his passions.

It's true, I'm always learning.

โ€” Domenico PozzovivoPozzovivo reflects on his ongoing learning process, both in cycling and his studies.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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