Work is valued by the social value of the worker.
Cycling is based so much on form, on aesthetics, on class - the way you carry yourself on the bike, the sort of technique you have.
I've been proud to be national champion.
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 was awarded 'Most Aggressive Rider of the Day', generally given to the most spectacular loser of the day.
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.
The manner in which one loses the battle can sometimes outshine the victory.
in extreme circumstances I think embarrassment is a luxury.
Don't make excuses. Make commitments and stick to them.
The French have a phrase for it. The bastards have a phrase for everything and they are always right. To say goodbye is to die a little.
If your heart is open it can never stay broken.