Ultimate Sprint Training Tips With Marcel Kittel – How To Sprint Like A Pro

Find out how to sprint on your road bike like a pro cyclist with Tour de France stage winner Marcel Kittel.

Marcel Kittel is one of the greatest sprinters of his generation. He has won multiple stages at the Tour de France and is one of the few riders to consistently beat Mark Cavendish, Andre Greipel and Peter Sagan.

Marcel's advice on sprint training then, is probably up there with some of the best practical advice that you can receive.

In this video, which was filmed at before the 2017 Dubai Tour where Marcel won the first two stages, Kittel runs through his top three training sessions for sprint cyclists with GCN presenter and former Tour de France professional cyclist Daniel Lloyd.

Marcel is also one of the first sprinters to make the move over to disc brakes on his Specialized Venge ViAS. Disc brakes on road bike: Hot or Not?

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[bulk_]

roast of the century "maybe for your legs but not your arns"

[dannyboy]

First GCN video to be filmed at 100km/hr.

[walkergv]

really like these interview / ridding sessions with the pros. Pro cycling really does a very poor job of letting us know about the personalities of the riders - and highlighting the stars for the casual fan. These videos really help someone like me, relatively new to the sport, know who these guys really are....

[phil]

Having both trained in the gym for strength, and then changed over to cycling, and back to weights, I put on so much more muscle size from cycling alone than weight training. But now I've combined them both I'm stronger at the squat and faster on the bike than I've ever been. Cycling rocks for massive legs 😂

[gomumiyashita]

For riders looking to improve sprint technique there are some awesome slow motion footage at 1:38 and 4:10.

[daleykun]

Just FYI all, anyone new to weight training should not be starting with 60-70kg squatting. Start with the bar and slowly add weight 10kg or so at a time (so 5kg each side) and gauge how you're feeling whilst ensuring you are maintaining good form (the most critical part! do not squat more weight if your form breaks down as a result, you WILL get injured!)

[ILikePlayingMelee]

Such a clever guy, and for sure he will be on the podium in the grand tours this year :)

[Vitotjah]

I rarely fall in love with a bike, but can't resist it with this Kittel's venge bike 😍

[Chris-]

The person filming this while riding is the real hero

[radiantlandscapesphotograp]

Marcel Kittel's bike??? HOT HOT HOT

[matthewblue]

Was noticing their speed and how he had no problem maintaining a conversation, talk about aerobic efficiency !

[boofyt]

I've never seen someone with whiter legs than their socks.... Someone get Dan into a tanning salon!!! :)

[rebeccakearney]

Ahhh... I could watch this all day. What a man. What a bike.

[Maverick]

marcel seems like an extremely likeable guy. Seems quite humble, also good advice. great video guys! thanks

[Dhungerf]

Dan, The ride group didnt seem very impressed with your sprint.

[Notcho-jc]

It's deja vu! You did exactly same thing with mark cavendish on last dubai tour LOL!

[nonoone]

Holy shit. Where is Kittel's back brake cable? Such good job on that Specialized.

[IGotsBadFeeling]

He has an awesome looking bike. He's also one of the few cyclist for whom I don't have to turn on subtitles.

[producedbytorin]

Marcel seems like such a good natured guy. He's my personal favorite rider and I hope he can finish out the tour cleanly with many wins

[papachung]

I love that Marcel is tall and built like a normal athletic guy. Gives me hope.