Training INEOS Grenadiers is the first to reveal his eight men for the 108th Tour of Italywhich will start next Friday. The team revolves around two leaders: Egan Bernal et Thymen Arensman. The Colombian returns for the second time to the roads of Giro : during his first participation in 2021, Bernal had imposed itself. Arensmanhe is a regular at the test. Since 2022, he has taken part in the Italian Tour : 18th for his beginnings, he then finished twice in 6th place. By their side, we will find Jonathan Castroviejo, Lucas Hamilton, Kim Heiduk, Brandon Rivera, Joshua Tarling et Legs.
VIDEO – Thymen Arensman, in great shape around the Alps
“This season has not been the simplest, but …”
Egan Bernal spoke in the press release of his team. “The Giro occupies a special place in my heart. This is where I reached one of the greatest milestones in my career in 2021, and I am both motivated and recognizing to be back, leading the team again alongside Thymen. This season was not the simplest, with my broken collarbone after the fall on the Clásica Jaén in February.
But we had a good rehabilitation plan, and I was able to quickly get back on the bike. I made a solid training block, and I feel in shape as the Giro approaches. We have a really balanced team for this edition, with runners capable of supporting me in the mountains and others who will be able to seize opportunities for stage victories. The team is hungry, and we will fight every day “, he said.
Arensman: “The Giro is a big goal”
“The Giro has been a big goal for me since winter. I have very good memories of it and I have always loved running in Italy. The route is demanding but exciting, with a good mixture of land and interesting time trials, so I am really happy to go back and run alongside Egan and such a strong group”, augment Arensman.
“My 2025 season is pretty good so far. I feel stronger and more constant in the race, and I have obtained some great results of which I am proud, in particular my first victory with the team. This success arrived in a really special way and gave me a real boost before the Giro. I am now focused and impatient to resume competition”, he concluded.
