Jan Christen (19) wants to shine in 2024: The army strengthens cycling talent

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He is the greatest Swiss cycling talent and is riding his first full season as a professional: Jan Christen (19). The man from Aargau employed by the powerful UAE team from the United Arab Emirates will primarily have to perform emergency services – but not alone.

At home, in Switzerland, Christen is allowed to ride alone: ​​Tour de Romandie (23 to 28 April), Tour of Switzerland (9 to 16 June) and at the World Championships in Zurich (21 to 29 April). .. September) – there he dreams of showing his best side to the home crowd. “A World Cup title in Switzerland would be a few percent more special than normal,” said Christen.

Friendship with tennis hope

Before that happens, the Gippingen native will have to do a lot of races and training. And completed his military training at the top sport RS in Magglingen BE. He started this a long time ago, but it will last until mid-March.

«The first weeks were quite demanding, with the early morning wake at 5.30 am and the long days. But I quickly got used to it. The survival week in the forest in particular was a special experience. Making a bivouac, eating the gamelle, getting up at 2 a.m. for the watch, that was really special.”

At the same time, the training opportunities (sponsorship, social media, interview techniques) are valuable for his position as a professional cyclist.

Christians especially enjoyed the exchange with other athletes. “I had a great time with tennis player Jérôme Kym.” His conclusion? “The entire RS is a benefit to me as an athlete and a person.”

Source : Blick