Laurens ten Dam has a reputation for being one of the hard men of professional cycling. Not afraid to put in long training miles and ride multiple three-week stage races in a single season, the Team Blanco rider is not only a valuable teammate but also capable of winning in the most grueling mountain terrain. After proving himself with a top-10 overall finish at the 2012 Vuelta a España, ten Dam hopes to be a team leader at one of the 2013 grand tours.

In this video, shot at a recent training camp in Spain, ten Dam speaks about his goals, his love for the sport, and his outlook for the season with Team Blanco.