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Where are you from?
Germany
Who's your favourite cyclist?
Álvaro Hodeg. Historically: Ullrich. Or Pantani. Depends on my mood.
Your favourite moment in cycling history?
When Bölts told Ullrich „Quäl dich, du Sau“, although I only knew it happened afterwards...
What's wrong with cycling at the moment?
Sun-glasses. Too many sun-glasses, always, everywhere. F** that money and take them off when giving interviews and taking photos...
What makes cycling better than other sports (to watch)?
That there are always so many small stories mixed. That in each race there are so many athletes, there's always someone to cheer for and someone to dislike. The slow build-up to the climax. The background, which is way more pleasing and relaxing than a stadium or a hall. That there's a lot of room for surprises.
What is the best stage or race design of all times?
No idea. Probably one of those stages of the Pais Vasco that end in Eibar... or just Strade Bianche.
Which other sports do you watch the most?
Football. Athletics. Figure Skating.
Have you ever raced competitively yourself?
No.
How do you feel about women's cycling?
I would like to like it better, but when watching it I often see how it's not on a broad professional level like the men's, yet, and then I turn back to the men.
You are writing a novel set in pro cycling – what's your plot?
An older rider takes up the role of a mentor for a younger rider, wants to protect him from doing stupid things just because he's provoked by a rivalry with another rider, but loses to the young rider's obsession of winning, of course.
TT or hard climbs?
I like hills.
If you could rent a current pro rider to help you improve your cycling for one day, who would you choose and what should they show you?
Sepp Kuss, to show me how to look so cool on an insane climb.
Germany
Who's your favourite cyclist?
Álvaro Hodeg. Historically: Ullrich. Or Pantani. Depends on my mood.
Your favourite moment in cycling history?
When Bölts told Ullrich „Quäl dich, du Sau“, although I only knew it happened afterwards...
What's wrong with cycling at the moment?
Sun-glasses. Too many sun-glasses, always, everywhere. F** that money and take them off when giving interviews and taking photos...
What makes cycling better than other sports (to watch)?
That there are always so many small stories mixed. That in each race there are so many athletes, there's always someone to cheer for and someone to dislike. The slow build-up to the climax. The background, which is way more pleasing and relaxing than a stadium or a hall. That there's a lot of room for surprises.
What is the best stage or race design of all times?
No idea. Probably one of those stages of the Pais Vasco that end in Eibar... or just Strade Bianche.
Which other sports do you watch the most?
Football. Athletics. Figure Skating.
Have you ever raced competitively yourself?
No.
How do you feel about women's cycling?
I would like to like it better, but when watching it I often see how it's not on a broad professional level like the men's, yet, and then I turn back to the men.
You are writing a novel set in pro cycling – what's your plot?
An older rider takes up the role of a mentor for a younger rider, wants to protect him from doing stupid things just because he's provoked by a rivalry with another rider, but loses to the young rider's obsession of winning, of course.
TT or hard climbs?
I like hills.
If you could rent a current pro rider to help you improve your cycling for one day, who would you choose and what should they show you?
Sepp Kuss, to show me how to look so cool on an insane climb.
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