"Next season I could go to the Tour" - Antonio Tiberi reveals his attack plan for 2025

Bici.PRO spoke with Antonio Tiberi, of Bahrain - Victorious, following his performance at the Volta ao Algarve. The five-day race covered a total of 748 kilometres, with Tiberi experiencing mixed results, struggling on the first uphill finish but securing an impressive third place in the final time trial, proving he is in strong form.

Having returned home to continue training, Tiberi reflected on his progress and growing media attention.

"I'll stay home for a little bit," Tiberi said. "So much interest is only a pleasure and with the passing of time you get used to it. I tend not to think about it too much and do my job in the best possible way. In 2024, doing things at my best, I managed to perform at my best. This gave me a lot of morale and the awareness that working well allows me to feel good on the bike and off the bike."

The Italian rider was pleased to be back in race action, "It went well. Attaching the number again and experiencing the sensations that only racing can give you is nice, I had missed it. I also had the opportunity to spend time with my companions before the race and have fun with them. Breathing the atmosphere of the race is always pleasant."

His preparation included a high-altitude training camp on Teide, which provided valuable conditioning.

"I was happy with the sensations I had and what I felt. I was coming from two weeks of altitude on Teide. It was the first training camp at altitude and the first race, the final feedback is positive. I missed the pace a bit on the climbs but I expected it.

“Anyway, when you go to altitude, you never do too much intensity. The final time trial showed that the leg is good and it was a confirmation of what I have done."

Tiberi approached the time trial with a clear strategy and took confidence from his strong showing.

"I still wanted to enjoy the moment with awareness. For example, I knew that the time trial was suited to my characteristics but I approached it with the right mindset. It was also a test to see how the engine reacted and understand if any warning lights had come on. Instead, it went well and this gave me morale."

Looking ahead, Tiberi outlined his key objectives for the coming months, "The Algarve was the starting point of this racing season right from the start. Since November, everything has been calibrated to be ready for the Corsa Rosa.

“Now I will go to the Tirreno with the desire to have a better pace and do something more. Once that race is over, I will return to the highlands to attach the number once again at the Tour of the Alps. I would like to get to these races to try to get some results and have feedback on the general progress and understand how I am working, always with the aim of arriving at the Giro ready and competitive."

Tiberi also emphasized the structured approach his team has taken in planning his season.

"The staff works globally to ensure that everything is managed in the best possible way. The project is structured year by year and from the beginning of the season, we already know how we will work. There are no pre-established objectives. This year I will be at the Giro to confirm the progress of 2024, but it is not excluded that next season I could go to the Tour."