Favourite training area: Belgian Ardennes

Childhood sports hero: Fabian Cancellara

Best warm-up music: hardstyle mashups from older songs and rock classics

Favourite healthy food: juicy baked salmon, a homemade potatosalad with yoghurt dressing, apples and some red onions in it, and fresh salad, tomatoes on the side

Favourite cheat meal: Belgian fries with a bicky burger

Hobbies: walking with the dog, backpack hiking, gravel riding