Emilia Fahlin (Sweden) 21. Emilia was brought onto the team in '07 as a development rider after she showed some definite talent as a junior.

Over the last two seasons she has risen to the challenge and learned a lot from the team. She is developing into a world class sprinter and  showed off her sprinting ability in the Amgen Tour of California Criterium where she beat a strong field to win her first race for 2009.

Emilia is the current Swedish National Time Trial Champion, and was the Swedish National Road Champion in 2008.

2010 Results

• National Time Trial Champion of Sweden
• 2nd place at European Championships in TT
  

2009 Victories

• National Time Trial Champion of Sweden
  
• Winner of Tour of California Criterium

2008 Victories

• National Road Champion of Sweden
  
• 3rd place Santa Rosa Grand Prix
• 1st place Merced Criterium
• 1st place Merco Cycling Classic Road Race
• Stage win Redlands Bicycle Classic

"There are a lot of smaller parts which all really attract me to the sport of cycling. The speed, the feeling of freedom, the challenge and all those put together makes bike riding unbeatable. There isn't a better feeling than coming home totally exhausted after a really hard training or race."

 

• What are you doing when you're not cycling?

Sleeping in, spending time with my friends, shopping, skiing, or snowboarding.

• What do you like about riding for Team Columbia-HTC Highroad?

How well organized everything is and the great support I get from my teammates, and being able to learn from the best, world-class riders, who just happen to be my teammates!

• What is your greatest childhood memory on 2 wheels?

Playing around in the backyard with my friends, pretending our bikes where a Flintstone car!

• How did you get into cycling?

Well when my brother quit cycling, I had to finally try it so my dad could go to the races again..

• What has been your biggest challenge as a pro cyclist?

Coming straight from the national junior racing to this team has been a challenge. Also, having to learn all the tactics and how to work within a team.

• Share a memorable pro career moment:

When I got to ride in the white, best young rider jersey in Toscana after we won the TTT. It's a time like that when you really realize this really is a team sport.

•  What is your most embarrassing moment?

A stupid crash which was also caught on film.....

• What is the last song you listened to before you turned off your Ipod/Zune?

Kids- Mgmt

• What is your favorite comfort food?

Swedish Candy!

• What can someone do that really bothers you?

Not pay attention!