First sporting success? Representing GB at the European Youth Olympics at 16

 Finest sporting moment? Winning Commonwealth Bronze in Melbourne 2006

 Your tip for the top: Focus on the goal and keep fighting.

 First international / ‘big time’ call-up: European Youth Olympics 1995

 How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Very, very honoured and lucky

 How and why did you get involved in your sport? My life was always about sport as a kid until cycling as it does took over everything. I just stuck at it and got better year after year.

 What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? 1989 tour de France ….Lemod wins by 8 seconds.....ouch!                                                                  

 Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My Parents as they always helped and supported me no matter what.

 Any family connections to sport? My Grandfather was a cyclist in his day

 Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Mark Cavendish....well he’s Mark Cavendish

 Three words that describe you: Grumpy old man

 Who would you most like to meet? Bruce Lee or Mohammed Ali

 What is your most prized possession? My iPhone it got my whole life on it.

 What is your biggest passion away from sport? My family

 Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Moto Grand Prix

 Top tips to relax? Music in a dark room

 What is your ultimate ambition? Commonwealth Gold

 Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Coaching and helping bring on the next generation of Scottish cyclists.