The very best form of insomnia

When I was growing up in Australia, my friends and I would stay up really late at night and watch the Tour de France on television. It was one of the most exciting parts of my youth – eyes glued to the screen, mouth open, watching as my hero did battle in this far away country. It was like a dream with all those colourful jerseys, rivals locked in battle, their strength and will determining who would be covered in glory. Man, it’s giving me goosebumps just thinking about it.

Heinrich Haussler, now registered as an Australian, is back to take on the spring Classics with IAM Cycling.