Geraint Thomas

I was fortunate to be born when I was. There's been a massive rise in British cycling since I joined the junior programme when I was 17. It all started in 2004 when Chris Hoy won gold for the 1 km. time trial in Athens; when one person starts doing well, they take everyone with them. ”

I've put on a helmet more times than I've buckled a seatbelt. ”

You will have ups and downs - but believe anything is possible. With hard work, it can come off. ”