Intro:

World road champion Michal Kwiatkowski describes the 2015 Giro d'Italia as 'the toughest race of the season."

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Michal Kwiatkowski:

"No, I think the Giro it's going to be, as they say, you know, the toughest race of the season, 3,500 kilometres, especially 59 kilometre time trial, it will be really, really tough but honestly I think the organisers of the Giro took a look at the riders because there is going to be less (shorter) transfer between the stages, so of course it's going to be less tough because of that, but in the end you know, it's a beautiful country, beautiful countryside, just amazing and all the riders love to race in Italy."

SOUNDBITE (English) Michal Kwiatkowski:

"I know all the people going to look at me next year because I am representing my country Poland and of course cycling in total, but honestly, I want to represent with honour the rainbow jersey, it's very important for me and yeah, I will try to be better next year."