Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice What It Takes To Podium At A Grand Tour - Sarah Gigante
Jul 24, 2025
Sarah Gigante, the Australian Road Race Champion and Giro d'Italia standout, shares her thrilling journey after achieving third in GC and Queen of the Mountains. She discusses her stunning stage wins, tackling fierce competition like Elisa Longo Borghini, and the intense power output of 300W at just 50kg. Sarah also delves into her training regimen, recovery tactics, and the nutritional strategies that fueled her success. As she sets her sights on the Tour de France, her insights into mindset and resilience are truly inspiring!
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Surreal Victory and Stage Win
- Sarah's first stage win felt surreal and unbelievable as she maintained a lead with no one catching her.
- Near the finish, she feared punctures and wrong turns but ultimately celebrated a flawless victory.
Battling Rare Iliac Artery Injury
- Sarah suffered from iliac artery endofibrosis, causing severe leg pain and numbness during rides.
- Despite vague symptoms and misdiagnoses, she persisted until proper diagnosis and treatment at the Victorian Institute of Sport.
Diagnostic Journey for a Cyclist
- The diagnosis involved exercise blood pressure tests revealing severe artery narrowing and spasms.
- Surgeons found worst scarring they'd seen inside the artery, confirming the severity of Sarah's condition.