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Hindley believes that the level of modern cycling has risen dramatically and continues to do so. \u201cEvery year the level gets crazier, and it\u2019s getting harder to win any race. It\u2019s not easy, but I still have good years to compete at the highest level,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
For him, motivation comes from within rather than from outside expectations. \u201cI have nothing to prove; I do it for me. I don\u2019t get out of bed to make others happy, I race because I love it.\u201d<\/p>\n
He places this era of cycling in a broader historical context. \u201cIt\u2019s incredible. I think races can\u2019t get any faster than they are, but you have to find a way to take another step. Maybe in 10 years we\u2019ll look back and say: \u2018In 2025 we were very slow.\u2019 It\u2019s evolution, and I think it\u2019s going to keep progressing and we\u2019ll continue going faster. We\u2019re in a special era, with some historic cyclists who are also incredible athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inside a stacked Red Bull \u2013 BORA roster<\/p>\n
Within that landscape, Hindley finds himself in a team packed with general classification talent. He is keen to stress that it is not only about the headline names. \u201cLet\u2019s not forget Vlasov and Dani Martinez. We have a super-strong roster, with great GC riders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Managing that depth is not straightforward. \u201cIt\u2019s not something you handle easily, because it takes a lot of work to plan a calendar so every rider gets the opportunities they deserve.\u201d Even so, he believes form ultimately decides everything. \u201cIf you\u2019re in good shape and racing well, opportunities come. In the end, it\u2019s elite sport, and if you want to compete with the best, there are no gifts.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Hindley already has a Grand Tour win on his palmares from the 2022 Giro d’Italia<\/p>\n
Vuelta ambition still unfinished<\/p>\n
Beyond the Giro, Hindley still has unfinished business at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a. \u201cOf course. In fact, I love the Vuelta and I have the goal of winning a stage and thereby claiming a win in all three Grand Tours,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His most recent experience there left a strong impression. \u201cI really enjoyed the race. It\u2019s a very tough event, but also special. I\u2019d love to go back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Australian cycling and the next generation<\/p>\n
From an Australian perspective, Hindley sees progress but also limits. \u201cCycling is becoming more popular, but it\u2019s not one of the big sports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Even so, he is optimistic about the depth of talent. \u201cWe have a lot of talented guys, some of the best in the world. It\u2019s a nation that keeps producing quality youngsters and, hopefully, cycling will keep growing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Could the Grand Tour calendar change?<\/p>\n
Hindley is open to discussion about possible changes to the Grand Tour calendar, including the idea of swapping dates between the Giro and the Vuelta. For him, each race still has its own unique place. \u201cEach Grand Tour is iconic and special in its own right. You can\u2019t deny the Tour sits at the top, because it\u2019s the most important race on the calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n
He does not completely dismiss change, though. \u201cMaybe the switch could be done and it might be good, especially because of the weather. In 2020, we raced a Giro d\u2019Italia in October and it was quite interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Hindley is one of the biggest names in Australian cycling\u00a0<\/p>\n