It’s been a whirlwind few months for Connor Swift, who couldn’t have imagined at the start of the year where he’d be now. The 23-year-old received a call from Arkéa-Samsic a few months into the season and, in the blink of an eye, he was a pro rider.
It was a step he’d hoped to make at the start of the year, but no pro contract came his way in the off-season, despite the British national road race champion’s jersey on his back and a decent stint as a stagiaire with Dimension Data. As such, when Arkéa came knocking, he jumped at the opportunity and hasn’t looked back.
Three months on, he found himself at the Arctic Race of Norway, racking up his 35th day of racing in Arkéa colours. Cyclingnews caught up with Swift – cousin of Team Ineos rider, and current British national champion Ben Swift – at the race to hear how things were going.
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Cyclingnews: Firstly, how’s life as a fully-fledged pro treating you?
Connor Swift: Good. The race programme has been pretty full gas from the start, but it’s where I want to be and what I want to be doing. It’s been good to just come into the team and be accepted by all the riders and staff. There’s a really friendly atmosphere and I’m really enjoying it so far.
CN: What was the integration process like, being a mid-season transfer and a French team?
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