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.

I'll go [racing] until my body won't let me any more. Someone said to me: "The day you stop, you won't be able to get back on the same way as when you did as a pro." I want to delay that kiss goodbye as long as possible.

My epiphany came in that police cell: I realized I was about to lose everything and it didn't bother me, not in the slightest. I'd come to hate cycling because I blamed it for the lie I was living.

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

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

The first time I rode a bike I was four or five. I crashed into the back of a car.

I'm an accumulation of every single thing I've done, good and bad.