Bradley Wiggins

I went to see Ocean Colour Scene at Shepherds Bush and and felt part of something. They paved the way for me.

Not having my father around has made me a better person.

I was a fan of Lance Armstrong, and I remember watching him win the Worlds in '93 in Oslo.

I didn't like doing team presentations at races, being introduced as the winner of the Tour. I felt quite embarrassed by it.

I feel like I was born to ride the track.

The Tour has changed, and I can't make up my mind if it's changed for the better or worse.

I'd love to win Paris-Roubaix.

If we went to the Tour, I'd have to think, what would our purpose be? Would it be to win the Tour de France? I'm not sure I want that pressure.

Cycling is a part of my life; it always has been, and I will always continue to cycle. I won't be doing it on the world stage, doing it competitively, but I'll still be out on the weekend with the masses riding around Richmond Park in my Team Sky jersey or whatever. I just love it.

I feel a different person in a lot of ways. I feel much more professional and dedicated to my trade than I used to be. I appreciate this ability I've got - and don't take it for granted any more. That fits every aspect of my life now.

I was born in Belgium, but we moved to Kilburn when I was one, so 'Time Out' has always been in the background of my life.

People think sport is life and death - it's not.