"I did not expect to be nine seconds faster than him (Russia's Mikhail Ignatiev). He is a very good time trial rider. He was already world champion in this category. I had a good feeling. I think it was very good for me to be from cyclocross. I want to continue to focus myself on the Cyclo-cross Worlds to come. Racing more cyclo-cross is good, and to do a little less on the road, but bigger races maybe. I also want to be world champ in the elite level of the cyclo-cross, and that is my aim in the next few years."

Cyclo-cross is always in the high revs, one hour at full speed. This is similar to time trialing, with high speeds, uphill and downhills. I think it also easier to go from a cyclo-cross rider to a road rider, than the other way around."

"There was only a small gap between us the entire time. I had a problem with my leg, a part of my muscle, I was not able to train well, and because of this I am quite happy with the results. Second place is a good result for me."

"I will focus on the track. The problem is I have little chance on the road. I have a big opportunity on the track. So, I will focus my energies on the track."

"It is true I came with the intent to win but both riders were strong. I was afraid of blowing up, so I didn't start too strongly. I knew them from last year that they are both used to taking part in professional races, therefore they have more power than I do."

I signed a two-year contract with Française des Jeux during the Tour de l'Avenir. I will start from scratch again. As soon as I turn pro, everything I've achieved before will not count anymore. For the first year of my career, I'll just try and learn my job. I hope to become a more complete rider. Within three or four years I want to be able to win one-week long stage races."