Caleb Ewan's sprinting technique is incredible (video)

This video of Orica-GreenEdge's Caleb Ewan perfectly shows his incredible missile-like sprinting technique

24 January 2016
18th Tour Down Under
Stage 06 : Adelaide - Adelaide
1st : EWAN Caleb (AUS) Orica - GreenEDGE
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

His nickname is the Pocket Rocket, thanks to his diminutive stature and powerful sprint, but Caleb Ewan's technique in the fast finishes gives that name a whole new meaning.

The 21-year-old gets so low and so far forward over his handlebars when sprinting that he actually looks like a missile as he powers towards the line.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.