Dick Hooper

Role: Team Manager

Age: I'll be 65 next birthday

Nickname: The Fat Controller

Specialised in: Crits - as long as no braking was involved

Favourite UK race: Rutland

Favourite race to watch: Tour of Flanders

Race would most like one of the team to win: Tour of Doon Hame

Cycling idol: Eddy Merckx

Favourite old training destination: Berkshire Downs

Training tip: Always follow the map reader

Random fact: Has been to 17 World Championships, unfortunately never to compete