1) I’d say that I’m able to concentrate well just at the right time. And I love my job. Most people spend their working day sitting in offices and can only do sport before or after work, whereas I get to do my favourite sport during my work time. What could be better than that? a) The explosive propulsion of your sprints is really impressive. What do you consider to be your other strengths? b) You’re often called the “rock star of cycling”. How does that make you feel? c) Mental strength is crucial nowadays, including for cyclists. Do you have a mental coach? 2) Well, I’m a cyclist not a musician, and I don’t feel like a rock star. But this nickname also reflects how much people appreciate my achievements, so that means it’s fine by me. At the end of the day, all I want to do is compete in races and, if possible, win them. And the fact that – aside from cycling – I don’t take everything deadly seriously certainly helps me. At the same time, I have to lead a much more disciplined life than a rock star! a) Do you do any recreational sport? b) How do you prepare yourself mentally for a race? c) You’re often called the “rock star of cycling”. How does that make you feel? 3) My days are pretty busy. During tour season I travel from one race to the next, which doesn’t leave much spare time. Some days I only get five minutes to myself, but during those five minutes I completely switch off. The most important thing for me by far is getting enough sleep. To keep a sense of balance, I also find it extremely important to do things other than sport, especially spending time with my son Marlon (born in October 2017). I’m so incredibly happy when I hold him in my arms. a) The world tour season runs from mid-January to the end of October. How do you manage to recharge your batteries during your short breaks? b) How do you prepare yourself mentally for a race? c) Mental strength is crucial nowadays, including for cyclists. Do you have a mental coach? 4) Yes, he often comes to my races. I think I spend more time with him than with anyone else. And it really moved me to see just how over the moon he was when I won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in 2019. Someone posted a video online showing my father going even crazier than me. a) Mental strength is crucial nowadays, including for cyclists. Do you have a mental coach? b) Your father, Lubomir, is an important person in your life. c) What do you have in common with your team sponsor BORA? 5) Ideally, I’d like to spend the rest of my career riding for the BORA – hansgrohe team. It’s just perfect for me, the atmosphere is great, and there’s no reason to contemplate changing for a second. a) Where do you see yourself sportswise in five years’ time? b) And what about your goals for the 2020 season? c) How many kilometres do you cycle per year?

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