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Movistar goes with three Colombians - who know what it's like to win a Giro stage - for daily success in Italy
CyclingMonday, 29 April 2024 at 14:00
Yep, there it is! Movistar has also unveiled its lineup for the Giro d'Italia - the race kicking off on Saturday, May 4 - with a post on X. Among the eight riders, we spot some intriguing names, with Nairo Quintana and Fernando Gaviria leading the charge in the mountainous and sprint stages, respectively.
In fact, it's worth noting that Eusebio Unzué's squad will journey to Italy with no less than three Colombian leaders. Einer Rubio will also be among them. The 26-year-old from Chiquiza is renowned as a formidable climber with a sharp finishing kick. Notably, he clinched a stage victory in last year's Giro d'Italia.
There's a strong likelihood that Quintana, alongside Rubio, will be vying for stage successes. In 2023, the 2014 Giro winner missed out due to a doping suspension, but this season, he appears to be gradually regaining his form. The South American climber recently suffered a crash during the final stage of the Tour of Catalonia, raising doubts about his readiness for the Giro. However, it seems those doubts have been answered in the affirmative.
Gaviria as figurehead in sprint stages, Cimolai as the lead-out?
Recently, Nairoman also hinted at his aspirations for the general classification. "Obviously, I'm not ready to take on the Giro or celebrate," he stated. "I'll simply be a different person, enduring immense suffering. I know it will be challenging given my current condition, but it's crucial for me to be there. I'm determined to win, and I've prepared myself accordingly. Additionally, I feel a significant responsibility to support the team; it's a vital role for me given my experience."
In the sprint stages, Fernando Gaviria, a five-time stage winner at the Giro, will be the main focus. He started the year with a bang at the Tour of Colombia, which played to his strengths. Although he hasn't found his rhythm since then, we should never underestimate him. Will Barta, Alberto Torres, Pelayo Sánchez, Lorenzo Milesi, and Davide Cimolai round out the team selection.
Selection Movistar Giro d'Italia 2024
Nairo Quintana
Einer Rubio
Fernando Gaviria
Will Barta
Alberto Torres
Pelayo Sánchez
Lorenzo Milesi
Davide Cimolai
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- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - 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