Human Science

Many former pro cyclists find it hard to say goodbye to the thrill of the race after hanging up their helmets. This certainly was the case for Paolo. Although he lives a calm, rural life on his farm, close to a quiet village in the northern mountains of Italy, the pull of the competitive cycling community is undeniably strong – and he still goes in for its singular rush.

Watch how Paolo prepares for his next race and find out what farming and supporting cycling competitions have in common in the first episode of Human Science. We’ll take you behind the scenes and into the lives of the people of the blue Shimano Neutral Service vehicles at the world’s most prestigious classics and grand tours.

After a career as a pro cyclist, Paolo returned to work at his family’s farm in Northern Italy. But that doesn’t mean he has completely closed the door on the rush of professional racing. Jump in his car and experience what it’s like to be a Shimano Neutral Service driver in the latest episode of Human Science.

In the Human Science series, we follow the mechanics and drivers of the blue Shimano Neutral Service team at the world’s biggest and most prestigious classics and grand tours. Join us behind the scenes and meet Pauline, a multiple national MTB champion from France who loves everything with two wheels. She is an avid cyclist, works at a Shimano Service Center in Pont-Audemer (Normandy), and gets on the back of one of the Blue Yamaha Neutral Service motorbikes when she can.

For Pauline, riding one of her bicycles or being on the back of the motorbike at the races is about feeling free. She loves that the Neutral Service motorbikes get even closer to the riders and are more agile. This means she can help riders when they most need it in places where the team or support cars can’t get to them. Learn about her work and her passion in this latest
episode of Human Science.

Join Neutral Service mechanic Pauline on the back of the famous blue Yamaha motorbikes supporting riders in places cars can’t reach. Share in her passion for anything with two wheels in Shimano Human Science Episode 2: Paris-Roubaix by Motorbike. Ready to hop on?

Every cycling fan knows the blue Shimano Neutral Service cars and motorbikes that offer assistance to riders from any team, in any situation – no matter their kit. In this video series, we’ll meet the people of the Neutral Service team, ride a mile in their shoes and learn a bit about their lives and what it takes to assist riders at the highest level.

We’re meeting up with Arturo, a member of the Shimano Neutral Service in Spain, as he supports riders during a tough stage of La Vuelta Femenina. Arturo has found a way to be a part of the sport he loves so much at the highest possible level. Even if it means he’ll spend quite some time away from home.

But for Arturo, life on the road with the Shimano Neutral Service team is about more than just being close to the pros. Find out how Arturo built his life in the cycling world, working together with his team in Human Science: A home away from home.

The photos below are taken during at Paris-Roubaix 2023 where we followed the Shimano Neutral Service Team from start to finish.