Farrar excited about new challenge at MTN-Qhubeka

Tyler Farrar begins a new chapter in his life in 2015, as he switches Garmin-Sharp for ProContinental team MTN-Qhubeka. The American had already told Cyclingnews earlier this month that he would leave Garmin seven seasons, but it was only on Tuesday that his destination became clear.

Born in Ireland to a cycling family and later moved to the Isle of Man, so there was no surprise when I got into the sport. Studied sports journalism at university before going on to do a Masters in sports broadcast. After university I spent three months interning at Eurosport, where I covered the Tour de France. In 2012 I started at Procycling Magazine, before becoming the deputy editor of Procycling Week. I then joined Cyclingnews, in December 2013.