Prepared Hong Kong Cyclist, Vincent Lau, Poised to Assume Leadership Role at National Games Following Coach's Instruction
Hong Kong Cyclist Vincent Lau Wan-yau Aims for Leadership Role in National Games
Professional road cyclist Vincent Lau Wan-yau is striving to elevate Hong Kong's presence in the cycling world by shifting his focus from a support role to a leadership position. This transformation is part of his ambitious bid to spearhead Hong Kong's road cycling glory at the National Games.
As a member of the Roojai Insurance team, Lau has been playing the role of a domestique, a support rider who performs key team tasks such as transporting water bottles, controlling the peloton, leading out sprints, and taking the wind to support team leaders during races. He joined the Thai professional team in 2024.
However, Lau is now aiming to break free from this support role and become the spearhead of Hong Kong's road cycling ambitions. His coach, Herve Dagorne, has encouraged him to race more aggressively and vocally, showing more willingness and assertiveness.
Lau acknowledges the need for this change, aiming to make a significant impact on Hong Kong's presence in international cycling, which currently is not very prominent. This transformation is a crucial step in Lau's journey towards becoming the leader driving Hong Kong's road cycling success.
Lau has already tasted success, having won a medal in the 2022 Asian Games. He also competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Currently, he is participating in the Hong Kong's National Games road cycling event.
Recently, Lau relinquished his Hong Kong time trial title to Chu Tsun-wai, indicating that he is ready to pass on his support role and take on a more aggressive approach in races. According to Dagorne, the races should be made by Lau, with him being more aggressive and attentive.
Despite his current position, Lau is gaining more experience in races, which will undoubtedly benefit him in his new role. As he continues to grow and adapt, Lau is poised to make a significant impact on Hong Kong's road cycling scene.
Key Points
- Vincent Lau Wan-yau is shifting his focus from a support role to becoming the spearhead of Hong Kong's road cycling ambitions.
- He is currently participating in the Hong Kong's National Games road cycling event.
- Lau has won a medal in the 2022 Asian Games and competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- His coach, Herve Dagorne, encourages Lau to race more aggressively and vocally, showing more willingness and assertiveness.
- As a domestique, Lau performs tasks such as transporting water bottles, controlling the peloton, and leading out.
- Lau is gaining more experience in races, which will benefit him in his new role.
- His goal is to make a significant impact on Hong Kong's presence in international cycling.
Vincent Lau Wan-yau, currently participating in the Hong Kong's National Games road cycling event, is shifting his focus from a support role to becoming the spearhead of Hong Kong's road cycling ambitions. As he races more aggressively and vocally, he aims to make a significant impact on Hong Kong's presence in international cycling, striving to elevate Hong Kong's prominence in the cycling world.
