WorldTour cyclists' approaches to artificial intelligence
While professional cyclists use artificial intelligence in training and data analysis, some athletes remain cautious due to resource consumption and the value of human communication.
While WorldTour cyclists and teams utilize artificial intelligence in performance optimization and tactic development processes, there are also differing views and distant approaches toward this technology within the peloton.
Teams' Artificial Intelligence Collaborations
Leading teams such as UAE Team Emirates, Jayco-Alula, and Visma-Lease a Bike establish partnerships with various artificial intelligence companies to enhance their performances and conduct rider scouting.
Athletes' Training Experiences
Michael Matthews utilizes artificial intelligence chatbots for training ideas, while Sam Bennett uses these platforms daily to adjust his cycling position and guide setup decisions.
Michał Kwiatkowski states that technology increases efficiency but cannot replace the physical demands of a professional athlete, whereas Kristen Faulkner developed an information processing application by coding her personal training data to boost her performance.
Skepticism Prevailing in the Peloton
Artificial intelligence remains a polarizing subject within the peloton, and certain riders such as Michael Matthews and Adam Yates describe themselves as more traditional.
Resource Consumption and the Human Factor
Riley Pickrell opposes artificial intelligence due to high electricity and natural resource consumption, while Matteo Jorgenson avoids artificial intelligence to prevent mental laziness and prefers the human coaching experience.