Breakaway hero and birdwatcher, Derek Gee will return to the Giro d'ltalia after his breakthrough 2023 performance, this time leading a strong IPT team in pursuit of both daily and overall success. Unlike the daily stage hunting that saw Gee become a fan favorite in 2023, this time the focus will be on finishing as high as possible in the GC.
"The Giro definitely has a special place in my heart. This is where I had my first big results. The crowds where amazing, and I'm super motivated for this whole race. It was pretty special to be hunting for stages two years ago, but this time I'll have a different and more ambitious goal - thinking of the GC. I don't want to put a specific number on what my expectations are for the GC, I just want to continue building on what we've already achieved this season. Then, hopefully, in Rome, we can look back and have a good number on the board."
-Derek Gee
"It's no secret that we are going to the Giro d'ltalia to ride the GC with Derek. We believe that with his abilities and physical capacities, we can do a really good GC with him There should be plenty of opportunities for breakaways to succeed this year, and we've got some really good guys to be part of that. Overall, we've got a well-rounded group, with the main objective being the GC while also trying to pick up a few stage wins along the way."
-Sam Bewley. Sports director.
IPT startlist
Derek Gee (CAN), Corbin Strong (NZL), Hugo Houle (CAN), Jakob Fuglsang (DEN), Jan Hirt (CZE), Marco Frigo (ITA), Nick Schultz (AUS) and Simon Clarke (AUS).
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