José Alvés- The next spanish superstar?

How has your season been?
-Until now, my season has been wonderful! I won the KoM jersey in the Etoile the Besseges, and therefore Bob (our DS) let me be leader in the Tour Mediterénéen, which I lost with only one second (!) to Kiryenka. But I was very happy with this result, because I think a 2nd place in the GC is very good too! And I won the U25 rankings there! 


What's the team like?
-The team is really great, I don't see the other riders as teammates, but more like friends. But I would be very happy if there would come another Spanish rider in the team by the end of this season, maybe Bob can send a scout to Spain, so we can talk Spanish to annoy the rest of the team! 


What are your season goals?
-I would love to perform well in my home race, the Vuelta a Espana, and my training schedule will be based on it, so I'll be in top shape and maybe even can win a stage or the KoM rankings!


Who's your training partner?
-My training partner is Eric (Chen). Eric is a very nice Korean cyclist, and we are good friends. In the mountains, it's always close between us, that makes it fun to train with him. However, in the hills, he is a bit faster...


Enemies in the team?
-Enemies?! Of course not! We are a very close group, and we are not each others enemies. However, there is always some rivalry between Alexander (Lens) and me. Apart from the team, my rival is Vasil Kiryienka, who beated me by only 1 second in the Tour Mediterénéen. He is a nice guy, though.


Whats the DS like?
-Bob? I think he is the best DS we can wish. He is harsh when he needs to, but we can make lots of fun with him.


Intending to stay on next season?
-Well, I of course can't say much about that, that's up to Bob, but I really would like to stay. But Team Movistar and Andalucia are good options if Bob doesn't want me here anymore.