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Matej Mohorič: 'I want to prove that winning San Remo was not just luck' - Domestique Hotseat
Episode Description
Monument winner Matej Mohorič joins Aidan on The Hotseat from an airport lounge to discuss his career trajectory, the pressures facing talents like Tadej Pogačar, and why Slovenia continues to produce world-class riders.
In this revealing conversation, Mohorič contrasts his early career experience with today's expectations on junior talents, explains why he believes the "process over results" mindset saved his career, and opens up about the mental challenges that come with life in the pro peloton.
Key topics:
- The fundamental difference between expectations in 2014 vs today
- Why turning pro at 19 taught him invaluable life lessons
- Slovenia's unique cycling development system explained
- The pressure on young riders like Pogačar and Evenepoel
- Mental health, burnout, and finding balance in professional cycling
- His targets for 2025: Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix
Mohorič provides insight into how elite riders manage the constant travel, expectations, and lifestyle demands of WorldTour racing.