… David Benedek: Looking back at the early days of your career, what do you feel is the most obvious difference with the pros of today?
Terje Haakonsen: As a rider…less freedom.
As in what’s expected, you mean?
Well, obviously it’s a lot more professional today. A sponsor wouldn’t demand that much, they wouldn’t tell you what to do throughout the season. As long as you had certain kinds of media exposure and some okay [contest] results they wouldn’t ask for more. Now, the competition is harder in general … Details
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