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Israel-Premier Tech heads to the Giro with a mix of experience (Woods) and youthful enthusiasm (Frigo)
CyclingTuesday, 30 April 2024 at 10:29
The selections for the Giro d'Italia (May 4-26) continue to pour in. This time it's Israel-Premier Tech's turn, bringing a combination of youthful enthusiasm and seasoned experience.
Within the Israeli team, the highest expectations are on Michael Woods. The 37-year-old Canadian proved last year on the Puy de Dome that he's far from worn out and, unlike Wout Poels, can pursue the ultimate triple (stage wins in all three grand tours). His Australian peer Simon Clarke and compatriot Nick Schultz, one of the few who managed to snatch a stage from Tadej Pogacar in the Tour of Catalonia, are also allowed to harbor ambitions for stage victories.
"It's been six years since I've been to the Giro and I'm really excited to be back," Woods said in the press release. "I've had a tough start to the season with a period of illness, but I feel like that's finally behind me and now it's time for one of the coolest races on the calendar. Because of this, I will start off more cautiously and later in the race, I'll look to chase a stage win. That's my main goal for the Giro. Hopefully, I can build my form in the early stages and then be aggressive and win a stage towards the end of the race."
Can Marco Frigo keep his cool?
In the flat stages, Israel-Premier Tech has some aces up their sleeve. Frenchman Hugo Hofstetter is participating in the Giro for the first time, while for the Brit Ethan Vernon, the Israeli Nadav Raisberg, and the Canadian Riley Pickrell, it's even their debut in a grand tour. This season, Vernon has already celebrated a win at the Tour des Alpes Maritimes, and Hofstetter has amassed a number of top finishes in the Flemish classics.
Finally, we turn our attention to the last rider of the group of eight: Marco Frigo. Along with Canadian Derek Gee, who after a series of second places this year is not competing in Italy, the 24-year-old Italian has marked the Giro with an aggressive approach. Although he didn’t win any stages, he achieved three top-six finishes. It will be interesting to see if Frigo can maintain his composure this year to clinch his first-ever pro victory.
Israel-Premier Tech Giro d'Italia 2024 selection
Michael Woods
Riley Pickrell
Simon, Clarke
Nick Schultz
Nadav Raisberg
Ethan Vernon
Hugo Hofstetter
Marco Frigo
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Latest Comments
- I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024