"It's been an incredible first year” - Attila Valter will conclude opening Jumbo-Visma campaign at the Italian classic trifecta

Attila Valter has had a successful first season at Jumbo-Visma since joining the Dutch-based team from Groupama - FDJ. As the Hungarian national champion's campaign draws to an end, he reflects on the year as a whole.

"I had a few days off after La Vuelta a España. Since then, I have had about six good training sessions and noticed that my form is quite good. The upcoming races suit me well, and I love riding in Italy," Valter previews to the official website of Jumbo-Visma ahead of the Giro dell'Emilia, the Tre Valli Varesine and finally Il Lombardia. "The short, steep climbs that we will be facing will allow me to get the best out of me, and I expect to be able to support our leaders for a long time."

Playing a key part in Sepp Kuss' Vuelta a Espana Grand Tour, Valter also secured himself a double victory at the Hungarian national championships both on the road and in the individual time-trial. "It's been an incredible first year,” he reflects. "I'm learning a lot from the riders and staff, which has allowed me to develop well. I owe my current form to the team. I hope to continue this form and finish this successful year well. I had some ideas about what my first year with the team would be like, but this was beyond my expectations.”