After Criterium du Dauphiné win, Trek - Segafredo renew with Giulio Ciccone all the way into 2027

Giulio Ciccone has been having a very strong season, and although he's had to miss out on the Giro d'Italia - his biggest goal of the year - he's been racking up the wins, and Trek - Segafredo have confirmed an extension of his contract into 2027 making for one of the longest contracts in pro cycling.

“We believed in Giulio from the very first moment. He is a pure talent, his extravagant approach to cycling makes him a unique character in the sport. He has competition in his DNA, he loves winning, and whatever the race, he puts on a show," team DS Luca Guarcilena said in a press release. "Giulio is a fascinating rider, a bit old-fashioned, and that is why we want to hold on to him. Now, the time for maturity has come. Together, we have set big goals for the future. We will do whatever it takes to give him the best support and to see him bring out all his talent.”

The Italian has taken wins at the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana, Volta a Catalunya and Criterium du Dauphiné this year. In Catalunya he's directly beaten Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel, whilst this Sunday at the Dauphiné he impressively held himself against the chase of Jonas Vingegaard. The 28-year old's climbing capacity continues to increase and he has become at this point a certain leader of the American team.

“The desire to extend my contract until 2027 is not just a professional choice, but a life choice. I have decided to spend the best years of my career with this Team, this group, this family. My relationship with Trek will extend to nine years and I couldn’t be happier," Ciccone admits. "A unique relationship has been created between me and the Team. From 2019 to present we have built a bond of trust that is now bearing wonderful fruits. It was not always like this, because before we got to where I am now, we also went through troubled times. But mutual trust has never been lacking. Thanks to that, I have always managed to pick myself up and come out of the most complicated moments of my life as a rider."

Ciccone, who will get married this coming week, has prepared for the Tour de France where he will chase stage wins and possibly the KOM jersey. His pure climber status sees him frequently among the best in the mountains, but with a long-term contract under the belt now he may focus on the fight for overall classifications in upcoming Grand Tours.

"The new sports project we’re approaching is an opportunity for me and the Team to confirm our common desire to pursue new and important goals. We are both ambitious and eager to show our value, to grow further. I’m super excited about it," he concludes. "In the end, let me say thanks. To Trek, which from day one has allowed me to be myself in and out of racing. To the management, to all the staff, to my teammates. And last but of course not least, to Luca Guercilena, the person who always had the right words for me and never, ever stopped believing in me.”