Alberto Bettiol has made his
ambitions for next season clear, he wants to return to his home race at the
Giro d’Italia. The 31 year old all rounded, who joined Astana Qazaqstan Team
mid way through this year.
Bettiol won the Giglio d'Oro prize
as the best Italian rider of the year, after he won the national championships
and Milan-Turin. Speaking after being given the award, Bettiol said, ''I'm
thinking of doing the Giro d'Italia because I haven't been there for a couple
of years now.
"Honestly, the chance to wear
the tricolore (national jersey) at the Giro is an even bigger
incentive.” The race starts in Tuscany, where Bettiol is from, giving him even
more incentive to pick up his first Giro win since 2021, where he won a 200km
stage in Stradella.
"To win it as a Tuscan rider,
on a Tuscan circuit, was beautiful. Something that went beyond my
expectations," he said
"And then another of those
unique things, a dream, something that will never happen again, was also having
the Grand Depart of the Tour de France a few steps from where I was born, from
my home, and among so many fans. It was truly a great year, I hope to make more
and more great ones."
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as 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. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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