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Tudor aims to score with Dainese and Storer in Giro debut: "This team gives us the best chance of stage wins"
CyclingTuesday, 30 April 2024 at 15:56
Tudor Pro Cycling unveiled its eight-man roster for the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday morning. The Swiss team is making its debut in the Italian cycling race, boasting a promising selection.
Tudor aims to excel across all terrains, but particularly eyes success in the sprint stages, where they have the strongest chance of securing victories. With Italian Alberto Dainese, a three-time stage winner in grand tours, German Marius Mayrhofer, and Italian Matteo Trentin, the team boasts three formidable sprinters. Dainese will benefit from support in the lead-out from Swiss newcomer Robin Froideveaux, while Trentin will assume a role as road captain. Mayrhofer will seize opportunities in the slightly tougher stages, complementing Dainese's strengths. Alongside compatriot Alexander Krieger, the 23-year-old German will play a pivotal role in shaping the sprint train.
Cancellara particularly excited about Tudor's Giro debut
"We believe this team gives us the best chance to compete for stage victories," team boss Fabian Cancellara expressed in the press release. "We couldn't be more excited for our first Grand Tour." CEO Raphael Meyer added, "Getting to this point has already required a tremendous effort from our staff, partners, and riders. We are prepared to go the extra mile to make this Giro as successful as possible."
In the Italian mountains, Tudor is primarily relying on Michael Storer. The Australian mountain king of the 2021 Vuelta, who also won two stages at the time, had been somewhat quiet since then but is reviving with his new team. Storer finished in the top ten of the UAE Tour and the Tour of the Alps twice but will focus on stage wins in the Giro d'Italia. Dane Alexander Kamp and German Florian Stork can handle almost any terrain.
However, a notable absence is Yannis Voisard. The 25-year-old Swiss rider impressed at the Tour of Abruzzo, climbing alongside Adam Yates, Alexey Lutsenko, and other top riders, earning him a commendable fifth place in the final classification. Voisard will have to wait for his debut in a major tour, instead focusing on the Tour of Hungary. Dutchman Maikel Zijlaard, who claimed his first-ever professional victory at the Tour de Romandie, will also be absent due to his elbow fracture.
Selection Tudor Pro Cycling Giro d'Italia 2024
Alexander Krieger
Marius Mayrhofer
Michael Storer
Florian Stork
Matteo Trentin
Alberto Dainese
Robin Froidevaux
Alexander Kamp
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Latest Comments
- 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