(ANSA) – COGNE, MAY 22 – Italian cycling is looking for an heir to 37-year-old Vincenzo Nibali, who announced his retirement at the end of the year. Giulio Ciccone, ten years younger and fresh winner of the 15th stage of the Giro d’Italia Rivarolo Canavese – Cogne, does not shy away from the question from the press room at the arrival of the Alpine stage.
“The comparison with Nibali – said the Abruzzese of Trek Segafredo – is strong, it is a lot, we are two completely different riders, both in characteristics and in mentality, of everything. Then it is a great responsibility because he is the one who could win the championship. he won “, therefore being compared” to a champion is always a great responsibility “.
“As for my part – added Ciccone – I was potentially convinced too, and I am still convinced, that I do not lack anything in order to be able, I do not say equal, but to be able to make a good ranking and be competitive. But there are factors that I cannot control, as has happened to me since 2019. Many factors have got in the way, spanners, and have led to this situation here. “
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Source: Ansa
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