"This guy thinks he’s going to come in and be a star, that’s probably not going to happen" - Could Olympic triathlon champion make the switch to the pro peloton?
Cycling
In a recent episode
of The Move podcast, Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discussed Kristian
Blummenfelt’s transition from triathlons to the world of pro cycling. It’s a bold
move, but is it one that will reap the rewards?
Blummenfelt won the Olympic triathlon back in Tokyo, and is
the current world record holder for the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Despite his
incredible level of fitness, and his racing pedigree, there are some doubters
over his move to cycling, and it is by no means an easy switch. Over the summer
it was reported that he was close to signing with Team Jayco-AlUla, but due to
financial constraints this has not been possible yet.
“I kind of like this from Matt White over there, looking for
guys accomplished in other sub-disciplines of cycling,” said Spencer Martin,
who is clearly a fan of Jayco’s decision to look outside the box in terms of
recruitment. But there was a catch, as Martin continued by explaining why the singing
was never finalised, “Just the money wasn’t good enough, if this guy really
thinks he’s going to come in and be a star, that’s probably not going to
happen.”
Clearly, whilst this could be a bold and brave move,
Blummenfelt can’t expect to sign a big money deal without having proven himself
in the pro peloton. The episode went on emphasise that the 30 year is in peak
physical condition, and could make the transition successfully, but it will definitely
take time.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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