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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