'It's all about instinct, making split-second decisions': Danny van Poppel on how to be an unbeatable lead-out man

The Dutch powerhouse tells us how he's switched from sprinting to bossing it for others

Danny van Poppel
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For each article in this long-running WATT WORKS FOR ME series from Cycling Weekly's print edition, we ask a pro rider about their favourite things in training: what has helped them most in getting to where they are today. The aim is to get to the heart of the beliefs and preferences they hold dear when it comes to building form, maximising fitness and ultimately achieving results. Back in July, we sat down with Danny van Poppel...

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