7 Sep 2019

Great Scott! Audio interview with Jacob Scott

Greg Trowman speaks in-depth to one of the stand-out riders of the domestic season

Image: Picture by SWpix.com – 07/09/2019 – Sport – Cycling – OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2019 – Stage 1: Glasgow to Kirkcudbright, Scotland – Swift Pro Cycling's Jacob Scott takes the Skoda King of the Mountain's Jersey on Stage 1.

Jake Scott of SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling has gone from strength to strength this year, securing a win at the South Coast Classic and then posting second at the Ryedale GP. We were lucky enough to sit down with Jake after a training session 4 days out from the Tour of Britain.

I just want to come away from this year knowing I have given it my all

We discussed Jake’s approach to training, the rollercoaster of self-belief and motivation as well as his unique approach to juggling a busy training schedule and working. It’s clear from Jake’s story that his job at the local bike shop is much more than just a job and one of the many factors of support that has helped Jake become the rider he is today.

Picture by SWpix.com – 07/09/2019 – Sport – Cycling – OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2019 – Stage 1: Glasgow to Kirkcudbright, Scotland – Corendon Circus’s Dries De Bondt leads the break.

Jake discusses his future goals, riding the Tour of Yorkshire, what it’s like to coach yourself as a rider on a UCI Continental team and many other topics.