Climbs or crosswinds?
Crosswinds.

Grand Tours or Spring Classics?
Grand Tours.

Early or late season start?
Late season start.

Drive or fly to races?
Drive.

How often do you shave your legs?
1 – 2 times a week.

Any cycling superstitions?
Spilling salt brings bad luck.

Favourite country to race in?
France.

Greatest career achievement?
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Vuelta Stage win.

Are you a good bike mechanic?
Yes, good enough to take care of my bikes.

Do you have a nickname?
Niki.

How many cups of coffee per day?
2 – 3.

Espresso or cappuccino?
Cappuccino.

Favourite ice cream flavour?
Salted caramel.

Social time or alone time?
Social time.

Amusement park or Netflix?
Amusement park.

Hidden talent off the bike?
Freestyle cooking.

If not a cyclist, what would you be?
Something with numbers – maybe something in finance.

Life motto?
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.