Niamh Fisher-Black: ‘It's absurd to say wider handlebars are safer’ – Domestique Hotseat
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After a season that took her from the high climbs of the Tour de France to the chaos of Worlds in Rwanda, The Domestique Hotseat sat down with Niamh Fisher-Black to talk leadership, learning curves, and what it means to grow up inside the peloton.
At just 24, the New Zealander has already lived the full arc of a rider’s education. From her early jump to SD Worx to her new role as team leader at Lidl–Trek, Fisher-Black is still searching for that first win at the highest level, but the consistency tells its own story.
We spoke about her silver medal at the World Championships, her critique of the UCI’s handlebar-width rule, and the reality of racing without radios. She also reflected on the importance of a true U23 category, something she feels women’s cycling still misses.
Fisher-Black also opened up about her time at SD Worx, the media scrutiny around Demi Vollering, and what it means to carry the weight of leadership.
Listen to the full conversation for a thoughtful and quietly determined insight into one of cycling’s young leaders, a rider learning not just how to race but how to win.
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