
Part of the Grand Tour treble club – a stage winner in each of the Giro, Tour de France and Vuelta – Matej Mohorič is known for his daredevil descending and long-range attacks. In 2023, he became gravel world champion, but his preparations for defending his title this year hit an obstacle when he injured himself training for the Sea Otter Europa gravel race. He took to the startline in Leuven, Belgium, in October, but finished seventh.
Here's a look at the training he undertook in the lead-up to race day...