What is your favourite race? And climb?

Tour de France, the biggest race in the world, it’s my favourite. And Alpe d’Huez as a climb.

What are the most significant differences in stepping up into a WorldTour team?

Everything’s much bigger and very professional.

Tell us the story of moving from a rower to a Pro cyclist.

I was used to be constantly training with a road bike since I was 14 years old, and I like being on the bike doing a lot of training. Some friends who were cyclists in Austria came to me and said I should try cycling as a sport because they said I was fast and skilled for it. That was the reason I started cycling. Of course, there’s a big difference in the move from rowing to cycling, especially the racing distance. But I was also used to doing hard training and workout on the road bike, peek, and training block. For sure, it’s a different sport, but I was good at endurance, so it was not that hard for me, and it was helpful for cycling.

You are a climber who is good at TT. Do you see your opportunity to become a GC rider?

It would be great to become a GC rider. I will always try to improve. I have a lot of potential because I’m still new and have a lot to learn, but I’ll always try to give my best and let’s see how far I can go.

What do you enjoy doing away from the bike?

I like to chill and drink a good coffee when I’m not on the bike.
Then I like to watch movies. Especially action movies: my favourite is the Terminator.

Have you got a nickname?

No, I’m new in the peloton. I don’t have a nickname. Maybe, yes, Terminator will be a cool nickname.

What are your thoughts on the Merida Scultura you will be racing this season?

It’s a great bike to ride. I really like it. It’s really light and stiff.