Despite being a very sought-after rider due to his good season and riding characteristics, when Jumbo-Visma reached him, everything went smoothly and the Slovenian seems to be excited about his new team.
"A deal was quickly struck. They have made considerable progress in recent years and that applies to every rider who rides there. That was something I also wanted to experience. I want to become the best fresh of me, so that when I stop I don't have to blame myself. Because I know I got the maximum out of it", he stated.
"At Jumbo-Visma that is possible, I am firmly convinced of that. They provide me with the best material and in terms of nutrition they are also at the highest level. If I can improve one or two per cent in that area, that's a lot. I also notice that the change of environment has a positive effect on my motivation: new people, a different culture and more ambitions. All that only motivates me more, I can't wait to continue training and get to start my first matches", added Tratnik clearly excited and confident about his new team.
Tratnik will probably not have the same freedom has he had in Bahrain so his individual chances probably decreased with this move but that is something that the Slovenian already knew prior to signing for it, "Of course, my role here will be a bit different.I will mainly be a servant, but I have no problems with that. The team spirit and the knowledge that everyone who is part of the team is responsible for victories here is strong. I sincerely cannot wait until I can start".
Tratnik is scheduled to start with the Opening classics Weekend in Belgium, then Strade Bianche, Milan-Sanremo and Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. "In Liege-Bastogne-Liège, I want to get my legs ready for the biggest goal of the season: the
Giro d'Italia. Everything we do is centered on the Giro. I want to be completely ready there to go for victory with Primoz Roglic," concluded Tratnik about his last races before Giro d'Italia where he will be a faithful helper of his good friend Primoz Roglic.