About
Hey, I’m Jack Haig, an Australian professional cyclist currently racing for Team Bahrain Victorious. I’ve spent most of my adult life living overseas, and since 2016, I’ve called Andorra—a small country in the Pyrenees—my home. My cycling journey started on mountain bikes, where I represented Australia at the World Championships in 2011 and 2012. In 2012, I spent four months racing mountain bikes in America, successfully qualifying for the World Championships later that year. After shifting gears to road cycling, I raced in the domestic circuit in Australia before joining the Australian Institute of Sport’s Under 23 program in Europe. In 2016, I turned professional with Orica GreenEdge and have since had the honor of representing Australia at several road cycling world championships and competing in multiple grand tours, including the Tour de France.
Outside of cycling, I’ve always had a passion for business and finance. In 2018, my wife and I took a leap and bought a café/restaurant in Andorra, turning it into one of the go-to spots for healthy brunches and Andorra’s first specialty coffee place. After a few rewarding years, the COVID lockdowns led us to sell the business in late 2020, but the experience taught me invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship and business acumen. Since then, our focus has shifted to raising our son, Liam, and building our family life.
I’m still constantly seeking opportunities to explore the business and finance world beyond cycling. In early 2024, I teamed up with Wade Wallace and the Escape Collective to launch my podcast, The Rest Day with Jack Haig. The podcast gives an insider’s look at professional cycling from my perspective, along with insights from fellow pros. It’s also a platform for me to build connections and show that I’m more than just 'Jack Haig the cyclist.'
The rest day with Jack Haig Podcast
The Rest Day with Jack Haig is my laid-back podcast where I share what life is really like as a pro cyclist. I started this show to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the world of cycling—both on and off the bike. From training and racing insights to casual chats with fellow riders, I bring you honest conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a die-hard cycling fan or just curious about the sport, you'll get a fresh insider’s perspective, along with some personal stories from my journey in the peloton. It's cycling talk without the pressure—just like a rest day should be.
You can listen to The Rest Day on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Racing
Grand Tours
My best memories from racing the Giro d’Italia over my year as a professional were in 2018 when I had the incredible opportunity to work for Simon Yates, helping him as he wore the Maglia Rosa for much of the race. My role was to protect and position him during critical stages, especially in the mountains, which was both challenging and rewarding. The Giro holds a special place in my heart as one of the most difficult and most beautiful Grand Tours in cycling
The Tour de France is the pinnacle of professional cycling—the toughest Grand Tour both physically and mentally. Whether it's the grueling mountain stages in the Alps or Pyrenees or the chaotic flat stages with potential crosswinds, every day is a relentless challenge. Thousands of fans line the roads, and the pressure—both personal and external—makes it clear that one good result can define your season. My relationship with the Tour has been a mix of highs and lows. I’ve crashed and broken bones twice at what felt like the peak of my career. In 2021, possibly my best year as a pro, I finished top 5 on stage 1 and top 10 on stage 2, only to crash and break my collarbone on stage 3. In 2022, I survived the hectic start in Denmark, only to crash on stage 5 and fracture my wrist, ending my season. Despite it all, I love the race—the stress, the pressure, the fans, the noise, and everything that makes the Tour de France the greatest cycling race in the world.
The Vuelta a España is iconic for its heat, unbelievably steep climbs, and unpredictable stages. The mountains, especially in the northern regions, are some of the toughest I’ve ever raced on, and the passionate Spanish fans bring a unique energy that I always enjoy racing around. Unlike the Tour or the Giro, the Vuelta often feels more unpredictable, making for some of the most exciting racing. After breaking my collarbone in the Tour de France, I came back to finish 3rd overall in the 2021 Vuelta—a result that might be the best of my career. The Vuelta may not always get the same spotlight, but for me, it’s a special race.