The rest is explained by his Triathlon background, but his bad TT-skills and being as aero as a kite is still an enigma to me. Back when he rode for DSM I actually rode past him when he was training for the mixed relay at the Trento EC. No, I didn't supass him with my road bike (he isn't that bad) he was going the other way.Terrible in time trials, shite in descending, hopeless in crosswinds or gravel and below average in punchy terrain.
Love him, one of the few respectable cyclists in the peleton.