Biniam Girmay would like to have Tadej Pogacar as teammate: "He could certainly be an excellent lead-out for me"

Biniam Girmay and Gent Wevelgem - a combination that changed the cycling world back in 2022. Now two years later, the Eritrean once again is not seen as top favourite for the classic, however the opponents will certainly keep an eye on him this time. Ahead of the race, Girmay gave an unordinary interview to Het Nieuwsblad, answering a series of alternative questions.

For example, he was asked which rider he would most like to have by his side. "Pogacar, for sure. I love him as a person and with him we will be number one. A guy with style, everyone wants him as a teammate. Very friendly too, we talk sometimes. He is not a sprinter and therefore not a competitor, but he could certainly be an excellent lead-out for me," the Intermarché - Wanty sprinter speaks highly of his Slovenian colleague.

In the interview it also becomes clear that Girmay is not at all susceptible to star allure. He certainly doesn't dream about expensive cars and other fancy gadgets. "I really don't care. Toyota, Lamborghini, Bugatti, it could be stolen from me. As long as I can drive it from point A to point B. I have a Toyota in Eritrea and I really don't want to trade it in unless they have to give me one as a gift. I really can't spend money on a car."

"I prefer to use that to enjoy life. To have a nice meal with my wife or with my family on holiday," he says with gratitude. "I do have idols, but I definitely wouldn't want to trade places with anyone. I don't want anyone else's life. I'm doing pretty well and I'm happy with what I can do. No, definitely. I really don't want to change."