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Dutch-born Remmert Wielinga is a former professional cyclist who has competed in numerous international races since he started cycling at the age of 12, including the Tour de France. In 1999 he won the Dutch national championships time trial. The following year he joined the Rabobank Continental Team and repeated his victory in the national championships. In 2001 Remmert signed his first professional contract with the Italian cycling team De Nardi-Pasta Montegrappa where learned the revolutionary methods on effective physical training and conditioning. During his professional career he raced for world-famous teams including Rabobank, Quick-Step and Saunier Duval, where he trained and competed side-by-side with world-renowned cyclists. In 2003 Remmert won two races in Spain and in 2006 finished first in the GP Chiasso in Switzerland after an impressive breakaway of 150 kilometres (93 miles). Remmert is based in Monaco where he runs his company, Cycling Promotions (www.cyclingpromotions.mc) that provides specialized personal coaching services

Paul Cowcher has been working in the health and fitness industry since 2001 after a career as a professional dancer (musicals in London’s West End and touring). When his dancing career was over he recognized there were many similarities between dancing and sports and science. He has trained as an advanced instructor (CYQ), Pilates mat work (More Fitness) and has over 10 other teaching qualifications in fitness and dance (ISTD.) He now works as a personal trainer.

Tommaso Bernabei is a television and non-fiction writer who graduated from the Metropolitan University of London. His experience in television led him to collaborate with Italian food shows, introducing him into the world of sport nutrition. He is currently the diet planner for an Italian swimming club and writing a book of sport nutrition recipes.

Thanks to Kees Wielinga.