Hugo Hofstetter has been a key player in Arkea-Samsic UCI points hunting game last year. It must have been quite painful for Israel-Premier Tech, his previous employer, to see their former rider lead another team to WT status. But there seems to be no bad blood as the 29-year old Frenchman has agreed to re-join the team on a two-year deal from 2024 onwards.
"I’m pleased to welcome Hugo back to our team, after an absence of two years," IPT owner Sylvan Adams says. "Hugo is a versatile and reliable rider, with a fast finish. He’s able to sprint from the bunch, but can also get over climbs, and be in a position to win from a more selective group. He is a good teammate, and always brings a good spirit to races. Welcome back to your IPT family, Hugo."
"I’m very happy to come back to IPT next year. I really appreciate that Sylvan wanted to bring me back to the team. That’s a huge motivation for me. I will do the best I can to win as many races as possible. It will also be great to see my former teammates again, as I’ve always enjoyed riding with them. I’m really looking forward to 2024."
"Not only is he a fast sprinter, he will also reinforce our Classics group significantly, being able to score points during the one-day races as well as in the sprint finishes. Hugo will also bring experience to our youngsters coming from the IPT Academy team and he can fit perfectly in the leadouts in the biggest races for our leaders," Sports Manager Rik Verbrugghe explains.
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Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗣𝗧 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🎉 🎙️ "I’m very happy to come back to IPT next year! I will do the best I can to win as many races as possible." 📰 Read all about the return of Hugo right here: israelpremiertech.com/hugo-hofstette… #YallaIPT
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