They duel on the mountain, race daringly down descents and torture themselves back on their bikes the next day - the professionals are currently showing their skills in the Tour de France.
Almost all cycling races for amateurs have been canceled this year, and yet cycling enthusiasts cavort on the streets of the republic.
What to look out for as a beginner and what makes advanced learners even better - Dan Lorang knows.
The 41-year-old is a trainer in the Bora-hansgrohe professional team and also coaches the two Hawaii champions Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug.
Here he talks about all relevant topics for hobby athletes: equipment, cadence, technique training, safety, basics, climbs, descents, training content and the relevance of core training. To this end, Lorang presents three specific training plans.