Biniam Girmay: "It's a dream to wear the flag of Eritrea"

Intermarché - Wanty - Gobert Matériaux keep expanding their popularity in Biniam Girmay, as the Eritrean superstar has taken the win in his home town yesterday in the time-trial national championships.

"It's a dream to wear the flag of Eritrea around the world as National Champion. To win is not easy because the level in my country is high & there is so much talent," Girmay said after the finish. His last race day was at the Giro d'Italia where he took the win in Jesi, followed by a cork incident that saw him out of competition until yesterday. He beat Merhawi Kudus and Amanuel Gebregzabhier in the race, and will be wearing the team's colours in the time-trials.

"I enjoyed celebrating with my people, now I'm already focused for Sunday's road race," he added - carrying the favouritism for the road race tomorrow. Girmay is a sprinter and classics rider, however his evolution has seen him develop in the time-trials aswell, with enough prowess to conquer the national title.