I think cycling has always had a tradition of being a bit dapper, especially back in the day.

In Italy it's full-on stardom when you're a cyclist - eating in restaurants for free, it's great.

The manner in which one loses the battle can sometimes outshine the victory.

I shave my legs twice a week. It's hard the first time you do it. But I'm very lazy. For a team photo in December I just did the fronts.

But human nature dictates that there will always be cheaters. That's inevitable. Where there's money involved and glory, there are going to be people that cheat, and there will always be ways to cheat.

There will always be cheaters. It is human nature. It will never be 100 percent clean, in any sport.

If you're not at the front, you're not in the race.