| Matteo raced at the very highest level as a member of the Italian Junior world championship team. Nowadays the Meath-based rider brings his experience to bear on one of Ireland's most innovative and successful cycling coaching companies, Cigala Cycling. In the latest edition of the Going In The Zone podcast, Alan Heary engages Cigala in a fascinating conversation about his journey to Irish coaching, the challenges for Irish racers, and the necessary ingredients for success in the saddle. Cigala outlines three elements that must align for a rider to make it as a professional, the toughest challenge for an amateur rider and the importance of a properly constructed training programme including a structured approach to mental toughness. | 
