[French] race team manager or coach.
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http://bikecult.com/bikecultbook/glossary_english.html
Also known as the team director and almost always an ex-pro rider, the director sportif's job is to set out and dictate team tactics to riders from the team car, which is fitted with a television so he can follow the action. He must be a seasoned multi-tasker because he needs to do all this while driving, map reading, and handing out supplies.
Found on
https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22516
An on-the-road manager for a bicycle race team who will typically drive the support car. From the French term for sporting director.
Found on
https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22521
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