Archive for the 'Interviews by Me' Category

Horner Interview

Friday, June 30th, 2006

(Note: this interview was originally conducted on Thursday evening, June 29th, European time, and updated late Friday afternoon, June 30th. Update is noted in transcript below.

Daily Peloton: What’s the atmosphere like there in France, Chris?
Are you going to have anyone to race against? Chris Horner: Who knows?! The atmosphere is […]

Jens Voigt: Mr. Nice Guy

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

The 2006 Giro d’Italia had lots of exciting moments and plenty of fireworks. But one quiet pat on the back, urging a fellow cyclist to take a well-deserved win spoke volumes to me about the character of Mr. Voigt. I want to nominate him for something big….

I suppose that all cycling journalists have […]

Interview with DS Rene Savary

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Helping Floyd realize his potential is DS Rene Savary

Prior to today’s start I was able to catch up with Directeur Sportif Rene Savary as he waited for the stage to start.  I had run into Rene all week and had been impressed with the calm demeanor of this man as his team stepped up to […]

A Look Back to Brasstown Bald 2004

Friday, April 21st, 2006

Cesar Grajales jumped out of the pack and became a shining climbing star at Brasstown Bald in 2004

One of my fondest memories in cycling was the climb to Brasstown Bald in 2004. It was my first time to sit out on a climb for seven or eight hours, meeting people and making friends prior […]

Bobby Julich–At Last!!

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006

I was beginning to think I would never have a sit-down with Bobby, but here it is and well-worth the wait. Thank you, Bobby!!!

Sometimes it takes a few attempts to make an interview happen. For several years now I’ve tried to catch up with Bobby Julich to interview him, and it seems like […]

Kiwis Rock!!

Saturday, February 18th, 2006

These two Kiwi mates are ready to rumble in the 2006 season.

Half of the fun in sitting down with a cyclist from New Zealand is listening to his sayings and phrases. I decided to go for broke and take on two Kiwis at a time as I talked with Olympians Greg Henderson and Hayden […]

Frank Andreu is On Board!

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

There is a new domestic team on board, and Frankie Andreu is at the helm

Frankie Andreu has worn many hats in his cycling career.  He’s been a rider and director for U.S. Postal.  He’s been an on-air journalist for OLN during several Tours de France and early season cycling shows.  He’s been a motivational speaker […]

Chechu Rubiera, 2006

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

Always smiling, always polite, this guy even says thank you when you hand him water on a climb!!

After having chatted with Chechu a few times in the parking lot at Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team training camp in January, I was getting anxious to have a little one-on-one time to talk with Chechu before he […]

Interview with Jeff Corbett

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Jeff gave me incredible access to the team at their Buellton camp this year. Check out what Jeff sees ahead in the upcoming 2006 season.

Jeff Corbett Interview

Rochelle Gilmore

Monday, January 16th, 2006

This is my first attempt at interviewing a female cyclist. And what a beauty she is!

Rochelle Gilmore