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Interviews

Kessiakoff on right track again after ‘so-so’ winter; top fifteen in Vuelta is possible goal

Vuelta a España stage winner likes the look of Tour de France time trial Swedish time trialist Fredrik Kessiakoff had a breakthrough season in 2012, winning time trial stages in the Tour de Suisse and the Vuelta a España. The […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Russell Downing Interview: “Now we’re back in the big time again.”

Yorkshireman returns to the top as Endura merges with NetApp; dreaming of the Tour on home roads Russell Downing is preparing himself for a return to the top flight of cycling in the coming season, as part of the NetApp-Endura […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Tayler Wiles Video Interview: Specialized lululemon’s new US addition

Encouraging 2012 results suggest bright future ahead Young American talent Tayler Wiles had a strong 2012 season and secured a slot with the prestigious Specialized lululemon team as a result. The 23 year old regards the move as a huge […]

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

Martin Reimer Interview: Returning to pro cycling after a year of ‘normal’ life

MTN Qhubeka gives new start to former Cervélo Test Team rider One for the ‘back from the dead file’ is 25 year-old former German Elite Road Race Champion, Martin Reimer. A stand out first season as a pro with Cervélo […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Gillian Carleton Video Interview: Olympic medallist ready for pro debut with Specialized lululemon

Talented Canadian describes her rapid road and track success Interviewed at the recent Specialized Lululemon training camp, Olympic bronze medallist Gillian Carleton is about to start her first season with the team and to see how well she can adapt […]

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

Caleb Fairly Interview: Second chance at Garmin-Sharp for psyched Texan

WorldTour beckons after SpiderTech stint Judged on the results he achieved at the end of 2010, it looked as if 25 year old Texan Caleb Fairly was headed straight for the top. Riding for Holowesko Partners/Felt, the Garmin U23 ‘feeder’ […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Steele Von Hoff Interview: Garmin-Sharp’s new signing gunning to show his speed

Australian talent looks set for a big future One of the most eagerly awaited additions to the ranks of the World Tour fast men for 2013 is 24 year-old Australian, Steele Von Hoff. A couple of wins in Australia in […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Rory Sutherland Interview: Back racing at the top level with Team Saxo Tinkoff

Australian rider ready for season at WorldTour level When 30 year-old Australian Rory Sutherland first pins a number to his Saxo-Tinkoff strip it won’t be the first time he’s raced in Division One. It was in 2005 when the man […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Lachlan Morton Interview: Big name to watch

Talented young rider set for jump up to WorldTour level with Garmin-Sharp The twenty year old Lachlan Morton has just become yet another rider from the Antipodes to join the World Tour – moving up from Garmin’s (soon to be […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Video: Ellen van Dijk on TTT worlds triumph, Specialized lululemon, 2013 goals and Vos’ character

Multiple world champion speaks She’s won world titles on the track in the past but the rainbow jersey Ellen van Dijk picked up in September may well be the most memorable of her career. It was her first such triumph […]

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

Video Interview: Evelyn Stevens discusses best season yet, women’s racing and 2013 goals

Flèche Wallonne winner describes breakthrough success, and how beating Vos has affected her mentality April 18th, 2012. Evelyn Stevens and Marianne Vos are side by side with approximately 400 metres to go in the women’s Flèche Wallonne race, with a […]

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

Feature: World TTT champions Specialized lululemon clock up pre-season kilometres in Portugal

Gallery of images from warm-weather training The winning squad in the first-ever world championship time trial for trade teams, Specialized lululemon, is working towards what it hopes will be another superb season in 2013. The American-sponsored team has been based […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Lucy Garner Interview: “It’s going to be different, but it’s going to be good”

Double World junior champion can’t wait to turn professional for Argos-Shimano in 2013 Lucy Garner (Node4-Giordana) will take the big step up into the professional European peloton in 2013, as she joins Dutch team Argos-Shimano. The sprinter from Leicester took […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, World Championships,

Lizzie Armitstead Interview: “I’m a road cyclist in my own right”

Olympic silver medallist leaving teammates behind as she transfers to Boels-Dolmans team Lizzie Armitstead (AA Drink-Leontien.nl) climbed onto a track bike for the first time in more than a year this week, to take part in the first ever women’s […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Olympics, Pro Cycling, Track,

Feature: Novo Nordisk squad has four year plan for Grand Tours, but Tour de France is longer-term goal

Team founder Phil Southerland discusses changes to Team Type 1 and goals for squad Although the team already raced in many high-level events in 2012, gaining important experience and some strong results, the founder of the former Team Type 1 […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Video: Kimmage on Change Cycling Now, UCI legal case, Armstrong verdict and more

“I always swore I’d never sue anybody, but I am prepared to make an exception for McQuaid and Verbruggen” Journalist and author Paul Kimmage has long been one of the loudest voices calling for change within the UCI and has […]

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

Evan Huffman Interview: From Californian Giant squad to WorldTour Astana team

American Under 23 TT champion gets big opportunity for 2013 One of the most surprising signings of the transfer season so far has been the move from the US amateur team Californian Giant to mighty World Tour outfit Astana by […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Gent Six Day: The big names react to the racing and final outcome

Gallery of images show riders in Belgian track classic As the fans waved their “Iljo” scarves in the air and slid off to their favourite bars on Sunday evening, Velo Nation took time to talk to the three podium teams. […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Track,

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  • 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
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  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”