Category: Interviews

By David Hunter “At the beginning of the season I had the feeling I was really at a crossroad. Getting older and not being a prospect anymore I really felt that I had to make a step if I wanted to have some personal results in the next years.”

By David Hunter “I got my head kicked in at the Giro Valle D’Aosta, crashed 5 times in 2 days and otl’d before the final day. Sort of surprised I’m still here after that.”

By David Hunter “I want to keep moving forward. There won’t be any big break out, it will be a slow and steady grind which suits me just fine. Start turning some of those podiums into wins by chipping away, refining the process and doing the work.”

By David Hunter “I started with cyclocross when I was 10. In the beginning I still combined cyclocross and football on a good level, but a few years later, when I also began road cycling, I stopped football and focused on cycling. I live in a very small village, between the fields and the farmers, with…

By David Hunter One of the joys of this series is finding a rider on the brink of something special. Alfdan De Decker is a sprinter, a fast man and a winner. He’s just 22 years of age, but already has secured a contract with Wanty Groupe – Gobert, thanks to an impressive 2018. Belgium doesn’t…

By David Hunter Powerhouse, rouleur, big engine, breakaway expert, all rounder, domestique. There are many words you can use to describe Aimé De Gendt, all of which are actually true. De Gendt is one of those cyclists who can fulfil many roles within a team, something his new bosses will be delighted about.

By David Hunter “31st October is when the route comes out for the Giro. Right? It’s unfinished business!” Spoken like a true fighter. Ben O’Connor was one of the sensations of 2018, mainly due to a stage win in Tour of the Alps and a brilliant showing in the Giro. He was sitting on the cusp…