Favourite training area: Andorra

Favourite one-day race: Il Lombardia

Favourite stage race: Tour Down Under, Tirreno-Adriatico

Childhood sports hero: Cricket batsman Steve Waugh

Best warm-up music: Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi

Favourite healthy food: Spaghetti

Favourite cheat meal: Pizza of course!

Hobbies: Cars, planes, trains