Magnus Bäckstedt (born January 30, 1975 in Linköping, Östergötland) is a Swedish professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team Liquigas.

Among his greatest achievements was winning the Paris-Roubaix in 2004  and the Swedish National Championship in 2007.

He is one of the biggest riders in professional cycling at 198 cms (6’4”) earning his nickname: Magnus Maximus

Sum yourself up in a maximum of ten words: Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory last forever!

What is your riding specialty?  Long distance rider/Sprinter

You have been a professional since? 1996

What is your favorite race?  Paris - Roubaix

What is among your most unforgettable moments? The birth of my 2 daughters Elynor and Zoe

What are your favorite films? Happy Gilmore and Pulp Fiction

What is your favorite way to spend your Holidays? HOME! I travel so much during the season!

Who or what brought you to the Zone? Dr. Mathew Rabin brought Zone to my attention when I went to see him regarding my recovery from EB (epstein barr) and suggested that I used Zone products to help increase my immune system.

What benefits are you experiencing from these specialized nutrition products?

The main benefits I have noticed so far have been to my immune system, but with that comes so much more. My energy level has been much higher and due to that my recovery and performance has increased as well. I think that I have Zone to thank for not catching even the slightest cold since I starting using the products and that was one of the main reasons I was able to be on top of my game and win the Swedish national championships this year.