Swapfiets x TJV Interview
We caught up with Team Jumbo-Visma to chat about what drives them, inspires them and get the inside scoop on some of their favourite cycling routes. Read on! 👉
Q: Cycling at world-class level is extremely challenging. Who inspires you to keep moving when the going gets tough?
Wout & Steven: My family.
Robert: My family. Daisy and the kids, Anne & Bram are always there to support me and love to come watch the race when possible or join me for a trip abroad.
Tony: I don't need anybody to inspire me. It's just in my nature to give my best once I start something.
Sepp: My parents and girlfriend inspire me to keep going because they always support and believe in me.
Mike: My girlfriend and my family.
Q: As world-class athletes, your team has cycled some of the best roads in the world. What’s your dream cycling route?
Wout: Paris Roubaix of course.
Robert: One day I would like to cycle through Japan from South to North. And Patagonia. And the Pacific NorthWest. And Maybe Australia again. Many dreams still... 😜
Tony: I love the roads in Mallorca next to the ocean the most. I still haven’t managed to make one full lap around the island, so that's still a goal! 😉
Sepp: My dream cycling route is something adventurous in a new place!
Mike: The cobbles from Paris Roubaix.
Steven: Anywhere in The Dolomites.
Q: What's your favourite song to get you geared up for a big race?
Wout: Eminem - Without Me
Robert: The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
Tony: I only listen to music before a time trial. It's always different songs. Mostly it's Techno.
Sepp: Travis Scott - 90210
Mike: 2 brothers on the 4th floor - Never Alone
Steven: Meduza - Paradise
Swapfiets and Team Jumbo-Visma have joined forces to get the world riding. Why? Because we both believe cycling is the most healthy, environmentally friendly, and joyful way to get around. Together we’re helping the world ride. Learn more.
About Swapfiets
Swapfiets is the world’s first ‘bicycle as a service’ company. Founded 2014 in the Netherlands, the scale-up quickly developed being one of the leading micro mobility providers in Europe with 280.000 members in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Austria and UK.
The concept of Swapfiets is quite simple: For a monthly subscription fee, Swapfiets members receive a fully functional bicycle or e-mobility solution for their own use. If needed, a repair service is available within 48 hours to repair or directly swap the two-wheeler at no additional cost.
