You've got to be able to take a hit and learn from it and get back up on your bike again, or get back doing whatever you do, and try even harder next time. It's all about learning from your… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
My life, since I was 12-years-old, has revolved around some sort of sport, mainly cycling, so when I'm unable to ride my bike I… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
I like the sprints so much because it's very explosive, very aggressive, and quite physical sometimes as well. On top of that you've got… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
Cycling is part of me, it's who I am. When you get injured, your whole identity is taken away from you, you're no longer… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
For me the best part about the racing is to let all your aggression - whatever you've got inside you - out on the… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
All of a sudden, if I can't go cycling, I have to do something else for five hours - I can't do anything for… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
Being injured is quite an awkward situation to be in mentally. Physically, it's quite good to have a bit of a rest, but mentally… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
You've got to be able to take a hit and learn from it and get back up on your bike again, or get back… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
I'm not one of those guys that sits and studies all the stages to see what's gonna be my sort of thing. I sort… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image
I love attacking and racing aggressively, and obviously it's a big bonus when you're making an attack and you look around and you see… — Magnus Backstedt Copy Share Image