Moscon speaks about totally different reality three years after impressive Roubaix: "10 percent more power needed"

Gianni Moscon is swapping out Soudal-Quick Step for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe after only one season. Given the ambitions and financial strength of his new team, this is by no means a step back for Moscon. In an interview with Radio Corsa, he shared his first impressions of his new team and discussed the challenges of competing at the highest level again.

Although the road season has just ended, many riders who have switched teams have already had an introduction to their new squads. Several teams organize team days shortly after the season. During those, the 2025 riders and staff gather to get acquainted, with riders possibly testing some gear and equipment.

Moscon has already met his new team, Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, and he’s certainly impressed. "For me, it’s a year of big and positive changes. Over the past few days, I’ve looked around the team, and there’s already a serious, professional atmosphere with good work being done. They invest a lot in medical checks, and these are conducted very thoroughly. We were at the Red Bull Performance Center in Salzburg, where all Red Bull-sponsored athletes go. It’s clear they want to grow, as they’ve done in other sports beyond cycling," Moscon describes the ambitious environment.

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Moscon on his way back: "Almost at my optimal level"

Moscon, originally from the Trentino region in Italy, hopes to rediscover his former strength with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe — that same strength with which he impressed several times at Paris-Roubaix, particularly in the heroic rainy edition of 2021. Moscon made a strong push for victory but was thwarted by a flat tire and a fall. "I really miss the Gianni Moscon of Paris-Roubaix 2021," he reflects nostalgically.

However, Moscon acknowledges that times have changed, saying the overall level in cycling has risen significantly in recent years. Even with his 2021 form, he believes he wouldn’t be in a position to win Paris-Roubaix today. "The level has undeniably gone up these days. To hold the same position in the peloton as a few years ago, you need to produce 10 percent more power," Moscon states. "Personally, I already felt good this year. I was almost at my optimal level, but I might still have missed something due to the two challenging years I’ve had."