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Interviews

Fabian Cancellara Interview: Paris-Roubaix winner speaks to the press after third career victory in race

‘The last hour was just pure fight, and I’m really happy. I probably never damaged myself like this’ He soloed to victory last week in the Ronde van Vlaanderen, having time to really savour his second win in that event. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Paris-Roubaix, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Eeckhout video: Being around young riders keeps me younger, but this is for sure my final season

Former Belgian champion says the clock is ticking on his career At 42 years of age, Niko Eeckhout is one of the oldest riders competing in the peloton, yet he continues to race well and to be one of the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Dan Martin Interview: ‘To win Catalunya is great…I am a rider who feeds off confidence’

Garmin-Sharp rider believes race success will have a lasting effect on his career Winner yesterday of the WorldTour Volta a Catalunya ahead of riders such as Joaquim Rodriguez and Bradley Wiggins, Dan Martin has underlined how important the success is […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Volta a Catalunya,

Double Volta a Catalunya runner-up Dan Martin states he’s in shape to fight for the 2013 title

Irishman part of strong Garmin-Sharp team for Catalan race He’s been banging on the door for quite some time in the Volta a Catalunya; second in 2009, second again in 2011 and fourth last year, a strong series of results […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Volta a Catalunya,

Phil Southerland Interview: The goal is to have an all-diabetic team in the Tour within eight years

Team Novo Nordisk manager explains radical project and sweeping team changes Last season saw Pro Continental squad Team Type 1 achieve an impressive run of wins, with stage victories in the Tours of Korea, Beauce, Austria, Qinghai Lakes, Limousin, Rio […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Video: Kelly tips Sagan for Classics breakthrough; also speaks about Chris Froome, Evans, Contador

Irishman says it’s too soon to know if Schleck’s comeback will be successful Showing strong form already this year and looking ominously good against Fabian Cancellara in last Saturday’s Strade Bianche, Peter Sagan is one that many people believe could […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics, Video,

Nicolas Roche Feature: With new motivations, the time is now to fulfil his potential

‘I will fight hard to reach my limits in a clean way’ Nicolas Roche is 28 years old. He has won one race in the last three years, a stage of the Tour of Beijing in 2011. Coming into the […]

Author: Cillian Kelly Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Nathan Haas: “Something we try to do is really to stamp our name on a race.”

Australian’s battling sixth place in the Tour de Langkawi augurs well for the season to come Nathan Haas (Garmin-Sharp) finished the 2013 Tour de Langkawi in sixth position – a considerable improvement on his 46th from the previous year – […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Lucas Euser: “I’m a little bit disappointed but, then again, it’s still early in the season.”

UnitedHealthcare climber looking ahead to the big US races after Genting Highlands stage Lucas Euser (UnitedHealthcare) was looking to better his performance from the 2009 edition of the Tour de Langkawi, when – as a Garmin-Slipstream rider – he finished […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Pieter Weening: “If there’s an opportunity I’ll try to grab it.”

Dutchman on the look out for the chance to take the lead in the Tour de Langkawi Pieter Weening (Orica-GreenEdge) has sat in second place in the general classification in the Tour de Langkawi, behind Julian Arredondo (Nippo-De Rosa), since […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Stephen Roche Video: Important the federations don’t miss the boat when the Giro comes to Ireland

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Darach McQuaid video: Giro 2014 start in Ireland ‘full of positive symbolism’

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Michele Acquarone Video: It’s very important for the Giro d’Italia to go global

Race chief talks about Belfast start, logistical challenges, growth of race and the big stars A little over a year and a half after he took over from Angelo Zomegnan as the central figure in the organisation of the Giro […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Video – World scratch race champion Martyn Irvine greeted by supporters at Dublin airport

Author: supporters Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Peter Stetina Interview: “I’ve never been to this part of the World, and I’m just taking it all in.”

American hoping to take his chance in Langkawi; preparing to defend Ryder Hesjedal’s Giro title Peter Stetina (Garmin-Sharp) is making his very first appearance at le Tour de Langkawi, and he’s hoping to make it count. With just two of […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Feature: Irvine in disbelief after making history with Minsk world championship scratch race win

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Andy Fenn Interview: “There’s a lot of opportunities here, so hopefully at least one will come off”

Young Omega Pharma-Quick Step sprinter hunting glory in Langkawi At just 22 years of age, Andy Fenn is starting his second season with WorldTour ProTeam Omega Pharma-Quick Step. The English-born Scot burst onto the elite scene last year with victory […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Andy Sparks Interview: Track worlds, guiding medal winners and contenders plus the need for clean sport.

‘My viewpoint for a number of years is that men’s road cycling should be removed from the Olympics’ Former US Olympic coach Andy Sparks is well known for his work with Sarah Hammer but also helps guide many other riders […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Recent Interviews

  • Philip Lavery interview: Walking away from the sport, then getting a second chance
  • Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator
  • Bertine: New La Course race is ‘stepping stone towards a women’s Tour de France’
  • Court order in class action case compels Aaron Brown to provide full details of Kimmage defence fund
  • Sam Bennett Interview: I’d love to ride the Tour de France this year with NetApp Endura
  • Michele Acquarone interview part III: We were looking into a women’s Milan-Sanremo for 2015, Giro for 2017
  • Michele Acquarone Interview Part II: “The judge will decide who is right or wrong, but I am sure that I am right”
  • Michele Acquarone interview part I: Overlooking MTN Qhubeka was a major missed opportunity for the Giro d’Italia
  • Peter Stetina Interview: New BMC Racing Team signing shining in Tour de San Luis
  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”