Andy Fenn

Rider Profile

Andy is now in his fifth year as a professional and has grown into a key role at Team Sky. He helped the team to victory at the Volta ao Algarve and E3 Harelbeke, and played his part in numerous stage wins.

The Scot is a powerful rider with a fast finish - attributes he showcased perfectly with his back-to-back successes at the 2012 Trofeo Palma and Trofeo Migjorn. He is also well suited to the Classics and will provide strong support in those tough one-day races whilst also continuing to pack a punch in the sprints.

Q&A

Who inspired you to start cycling?

It was my dad who got me into mountain biking and I slowly moved to the road. I used to watch the Tour de France on TV when I was young.

First race bike:

A Graham Weigh track bike.

First cycling club:

Welwyn Wheelers.

Previous teams:

2011: An Post-Sean Kelly; 2012-14: Omega Pharma - Quick-Step.

Childhood hero:

I didn’t really have one.

What do you love most about cycling?

The racing and competitive side to it. Being able to train and ride in nice places - to see new countries.

What keeps you going when you are on the limit?

Setting goals and always wanting to be better.

What has cycling taught you?

How to be disciplined. Also seeing lots of different cultures opens your eyes.

Favourite race:

Paris-Roubaix. I always watched it growing up.

Career highlight:

Getting my first pro contract.

If you weren’t a rider, what would you be?

I think I’d still be a sportsman. I did a lot as a kid. I also liked design so maybe a designer.

Interests away from cycling:

Watching all types of sport and walking my dog.

Favourite film:

No favourite. I quite like war films though.

Favourite music:

Mostly dance music. Some R&B. A bit of everything.

Best friend in the peloton:

The British guys in the peloton, and I'm still close to some guys on Quick-Step.

Favourite food:

Pizza. It’s great where I live in Italy.

Most embarrassing moment:

I’ve had some stupid crashes.

Best advice:

If it’s going to happen, it will happen.

Career Highlights

2008

Junior Paris-Roubaix - 1st

2010

National Under-23 Road Championships - 1st

2011

Memorial Van Coningsloo - 1st; Tour de Bretagne - 1st stage seven; Paris-Roubaix U23 - 5th

2012

Trofeo Palma - 1st; Trofeo Migjorn - 1st

2014

Nokere Koerse - 5th; Tour of Qatar - 9th overall

2015

Tour of Norway - 3rd stage two