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Jonathan Tiernan Locke

Describe yourself as a rider in one sentence:
All rounder who prefers longer and harder races, and preferably ones with lots of climbing.
Your best moment in cycling?
Winning 'Souvenir Vietto Gianello' in 2005.
Worst moment in cycling?
Getting mononucleosis in spring 2005...led to the best part of 3 years away from cycling (or any form of exercise!).
Favourite race you've ridden?
Mallorca Challenge.
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
"MATT DAMON", err no… maybe Jude Law.
Cycling hopes for 2010?
To establish myself as a key member of the team, and to win something decent.
Favourite Music Album?
Impossible to narrow it down to one...Stone Roses-best of, has seen a lot of action over the years, though.
Favourite Film?
Meet the Parents "…spike it focker"!
How do you relax?
Catch up with friends, or take the motorbike for a spin.
I am a cyclist because…?
I love the outdoors, the fitness, the complexity and history of the sport, the technical aspect of riding a bike, and the whole lifestyle in general.
If I weren't a cyclist I'd be…?
A designer of some sort …or maybe racing Superbikes!
How would you like to be remembered?
err… well? I think I've still got a few years in me yet, anyway…
An interesting fact people are unlikely to know about you:
I'm actually quite good at baking.