Where are you from?
On the banks of the river Tyne
Who's your favourite cyclist?
At the moment Hugh Carthy
Your favourite moment in cycling history?
A few, Sagan winning Paris Roubaix, Froomes finestre raid, Kwiatkowskis worlds win are a few, G-W edition (the one where G was thrown of his bike), Wiggins in 2009 TDF finishing high up on the MTFs (after watching the likes of Boardman failing in the past to be up there)
What's wrong with cycling at the moment?
Fans who have unrealistic expectations
What makes cycling better than other sports (to watch)?
Not sure, I could say the scenety but I dont think thats it, difficult to put a finger on it
What is the best stage or race design of all times?
Stage that finished in Sheffield in 2014 TDF was a good design, not saying the best of all time though
Which other sports do you watch the most?
Football (thats the one some might call soccer), Cricket, Athletics, Rugby and Tennis in that order
Have you ever raced competitively yourself?
No, though I do enjoy Sportives, even when younger I dont think I could race in a bunch as not good enough bike handler.
How do you feel about women's cycling?
Its ok, they don't get the coverage and races men get though,
You are writing a novel set in pro cycling – what's your plot?
About someone from a far off country (like say Kenya) goes to Europe and wins the TDF
TT or hard climbs?
Hard climbs - but not angry lou has I don't think I could make it up without putting my foot down, but I do in a strange way do steeps climbs in the UK, including going up Bwylch-y-Groes, Rosedale Chiney and Hardknott (must be a form of madness),
If you could rent a current pro rider for one day to help you improve your cycling, who would you choose and what should they show you?
G - who would teach me how to be chilled out on a bike