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

I've been proud to be national champion. I've really enjoyed it. I have very little opportunity to remind people that I'm British and it's a nice way of staying in touch. I'm going to defend it fiercely. I want to keep it.

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.

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

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

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

I like my hands. Which is lucky as I have to spend all day looking at them on the handlebars.