Heading into his first year as a professional, Nowregian Sondre Holst Enger spoke to Café Roubaix about his ambitions for his neo-pro year.

“I will begin in the Challenge Mallorca and I will also do the Volta a Catalunya and Amstel Gold Race. Then, in May, I hope to do some races in Norway, because those races are very important to me.”

The U23 2013 World Chanps Bronze Medallist wants to focus on both Classics and stage races in his career, as he climbs well but packs a quick punch in sprints.

“I want to focus on both, I’d like to get some nice wins in the Classics, but also in stage races. To be honest, I don’t really care too much about what race I do, if I like it and ride it, I give all than I can to get the win. I’m not interested in finishing on the podium or in the top ten. My goal is always to win.”

Heaving just finished his preseason camp with his team, IAM Cycling, he revealed what was worked on.

“(We worked) On getting in shape, because I really want to have a good start in my first pro season. I also worked on improving my climbing and sprint and things really went well. There is no pressure from the team, they all want me to learn as much as possible and find my rhythm. I want to show what I can do, to show my big potential and that I can be one of the best riders in the world in the years to come.”