Favourite training area: My home roads in Austria

Favourite one-day race: Strade Bianche

Favourite stage race: Giro d'Italia

Childhood sports hero: Ski legend Hermann Maier

Best warm-up music: It depends on the mood but normally a fast beat that gets you pumped

Favourite healthy food: Vegan bowl

Favourite cheat meal: Mum's knödl in all varieties

Hobbies: I'm knowledge-hungry in many fields