Pfeiffer Georgi: British cyclist back on her bike after fracturing neck

Results on the road this year marked a significant step forward for Georgi. She finished third in Roubaix in a sprint finish, after chasing back up to the front group on her own.

At the Olympics she was in medal contention on the final lap before she was dropped on the climb of Montmartre with 10km to go and rode solo to claim fifth.

“I think they were probably my two best days of the year and of my career. I think that’s just really exciting – that shows that I’m like getting towards the level that I want to be and competitive in the races that I love,” Georgi said.

“I think that gives me confidence going forward, definitely.

“My legs just exploded [in Paris] and I saw my dream slipping away from me up the Montmartre the last time.

“Initially I was really disappointed after the line, but I gave it everything I had on the day and I think I was performing really well. On reflection, I can’t be disappointed, it still was a good result.

“It’s just when you have a chance once every four years and a medal could have potentially been possible then it was quite hard at the time.”

As a one-day racing specialist primarily, the goal next season is more of the same with Paris-Roubaix, Gent-Wevelgem and the inaugural edition of the women’s Milan-San Remo in the spring to target.

“I’m ready to get back to work because I’ve had enough time sat on the sofa to be honest,” Georgi said.