One of the coolest things about Interbike is all the cycling stars wandering about. Ok, they usually aren’t wandering about. Usually they are sitting at a table signing autographs for the fans who were willing to wait in line for a half hour. This year the celebrity roster was pretty impressive: Alberto Contador, Levi Leipheimer, Phil Liggit, Magnus Backsted, Ryan Leech, Brian Boyko, and Julien Absalon were on hand every day graciously signing autographs. The likes of Bob Roll, John Tomac, Ernesto Colnago, Marla Streb and more could be bumped into at any given momet. For the first time last year Cycling.tv set up a massive all glass media room in the center of the convention hall. This year the use of this room grew and the live interviews conducted within became a highlight of the event. Luckily you didn’t have to sit by the glass house to catch some celebrity words of wisdom. There were flat screen monitors set up all around the venue that would broadcast the live interviews. My favorite one? Well Jay Petervary of course! The Fitzgerald’s team rider was grabbed to reminisce about his historic 2007 Great Divide record breaking ride. Not only did Jay have the best cycling story of 2007 (remember: more vert and distance than the Tour in a shorter time period, self supported) but many witness claim he had the best interview skills. I hope the sponsorship managers take notice!