Giro Stage One; Mark Cavendish Interview
by Susie Hartigan on May 9, 2009 2:18 PM EDT
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I'll post a full report later tonight or tomorrow, but I couldn't wait to share this. My first video interview! When I went into the press tent to watch the last few teams finish on the tv, Mark Cavendish was there, watching the race with Erik Zabel. After a while I worked up the courage to ask if he had time for a few questions, and as soon as he said yes, I realized I hadn't thought of any questions! Anyway, he was very nice, despite my obvious lack of interview skills. The last few seconds of the video shows the reaction of Cavendish and Zabel as Astana crossed the line, and they realized Columbia had won the stage.
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He's really, really growing on me.
Sneaking into the press tent to watch the race. Great “human side” interview, and a lot of nice smiles.
Nah, he was flirting with everyone ;-)
He seems like a real sweetheart.
by Susie Hartigan on May 9, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
next time try to flummox him
buy asking him something very MN-specific: “So, Mark, Coleman or Franken?” ;)
by plinytheelder on May 9, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And on top of all that, Zabel -> What a Mentor
Seriously, has Cavendish lucked out and landed the best possible Mentor in the world?
And to top it off, there appears to be genuine affection between Zabel and Cavendish too.
I know that it is early days, but the ceiling for Cavendish must be looking very, very high about now…
yeah agreed
not to mention that Zabel seems pretty nosy here, leaning in and trying to hear the questions! I don’t mean that in a bad way, if anything it shows how seriously he takes his mentoring.
by plinytheelder on May 9, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks, lyne!
actually, a piece of advice you gave me last year really helped. You told me to have a couple of questions ready, so I had thought of questions for some of the top English-speaking riders, just in case. That’s how I had the question about whether Cavendish would be riding the tt on his birthday, or heading home before then. The problem was, I figured the only way I’d get to talk to a big star like Cavendish was at a press conference, so I only had one question ready for him. Oh well, at least I had one :-)
by Susie Hartigan on May 10, 2009 4:06 AM EDT up reply actions
you did great and it does easier.
And it always helps to get riders that like to talk like Cavendish.
glad I could help – remember, you know a lot about cycling, these guys are just normal guys and all the questions will come to you. of course, not that i still don’t get nervous but that’s another story. (shut up steph)
How great! Nicely done...
If you interview him next time.. Will you ask why he came arround first?! Was it intentional.. Love to know that!
Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..
actually, I overheard him telling someone about that
He said it wasn’t intentional, but that when they were all driving for the line, his finishing kick just naturally gave him a gap.
by Susie Hartigan on May 10, 2009 4:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Uh oh
Are we turning into a real media outlet? I don’t want to have to look up any journalistic standards…
Well done Tifosa!
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
I know
what a nightmare that wouldbe.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Loved it....
Well done, and how exciting…
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Awesome!
Well done Tifosa, superb. What a great guy, I like Cav more and more all the time. I think you did a great job. Keep ’em coming.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
When is the last time
a Brit wore the leader jersey in a grand tour.
"Non-cyclists. The emptiness of those lives shocks me." Tim Krabbé
Is Simpson Britisch?
Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..
David Millar 2001 Vuelta
after stage 1 TT win
What are the odds
that you sat up late in your hotel room last night preparing emergency questions for next time? If you catch him again we want to know where he’s going to take the smack talk now. All this delivering must be putting pressure on him to step up a bit more.
Thanks, everyone!
I was so nervous! I could feel my hand shaking as I held the camera, so I expected the video to have more of a Blair Witch Project vibe. I guess that “steadyshot” feature on the camera really does work :-)
Absolutely Great
I’m well impressed by you and with Cav. Thanks
oh and what do you use for your video editing?
If you have time, put your name/logo/anything on it because if not, people will claim it for their own on the web.
most video editing have an easy way to add a title.
I thought I caught a look on Cav's face once or twice like...
“Who is this chick and who’s she with?” Very cool interview, glad to see that people are warming up to Cav, he’s an awesome competitive althlete that doesn’t deserve to be called arrogant.
Probaby good it didn't go longer, as he was sweating a bit looking at the TV
Trying not to be rude glancing over, but unable to quite look away. Understandable, that…
lovely interview!
You did way better than I would have done! Great job. :D
Today, I raced à la Chavanel, and I succeeded.
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