Edoardo Zambanini, a promising talent from Riva del Garda, showed
some signs of growth during his 2024 season with Bahrain - Victorious. Zambanini caught
up with bici.PRO to reflect on his 2024 campaign.
"This year has
been one of growth,” he says. “Unlike 2023, where health issues like bronchitis
hindered my progress, I've been fortunate to train consistently and see the
results of my efforts."
The Giro d'Italia played a pivotal role in his development.
"During the Giro, my main role was to support the team," he
explained. "Opportunities to vie for stage wins were limited due to
breakaways and general classification battles. However, the Italian
Championship provided more freedom, allowing me to demonstrate my capabilities.
This performance bolstered the team's confidence in me, marking the beginning
of a steady progression."
This upward trajectory has positively impacted his
self-belief, "Historically, I've been somewhat self-critical,"
Zambanini admitted. "But this year, consistent results have boosted my
confidence. Competing alongside top riders and holding my ground has been
motivating. Initially, I was more apprehensive, but now I realize I can compete
at this level. Each successful race reinforces that belief."
He attributes this enhanced confidence to both mental and
physical maturation. "In my early years, I could handle the first
acceleration but struggled with subsequent ones. Now, with greater maturity, I
can stay with the leaders, which further builds my confidence. Once you break
through that mental barrier, progress becomes more natural and
continuous."
Looking ahead, Zambanini is eager to seize more
opportunities and aims for his first professional victory. "The team has
been supportive, and I hope to capitalize on the chances that come my way.
Securing a win would be a significant milestone in my career."
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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