Now there are two or three teams who are very ethical in their outlook who have opened up the economic benefits and that is probably going to be a turning point in the sport.

Cycling is such a stupid sport. Next time you are in a car travelling at 40mph think about jumping out - naked. That's what it's like when we crash.

I was awarded 'Most Aggressive Rider of the Day', generally given to the most spectacular loser of the day.

Survival is the main objective. There are going to be some awful days, I know that from my background in the sport.

People do make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. We are human beings.

I've been proud to be national champion.

I might have changed, but that did not mean the sport had.