Espargaro, from MotoGP to cycling. The engagement at Lidl-Trek is official

Rome, 16 December 2024 – According to rumours, those of the portal Relief of the past few days, to the official: the adventure of Alex Espargaro in cycling she is really ready to start thanks to the Lidl Trek.  

The statements of Espargaro and Guercilena

  The now ex-racing driver didn't even have time to hang up his motorbike before MotoGp is embarking on a new experience that will have two wheels in common with the previous one, but at decidedly different speeds. After the initial amazement, the question now turns to the role that Asparagus will have in the US team. Starting from theJanuary 1, Spanish will join the Lidl Trek with the role of ambassador for prestigious cycling races not yet specified: a definition that leaves a bit of mystery for what is destined to be the real cycling market hit of the entire winter. "I am thrilled to join the family of Lidl Trek, where there are some of the best cyclists in the world. I started dedicating myself to this sport after a back injury that took me away from racing: the bike helped my recovery, but over time it became more than just a simple preparation. I would say a passion, helped by the many cyclists who, living in Andorra, I have gradually met and got to know, receiving the right inspirations to raise my level". Therefore, for the class of '89 the imminent entry into professionalism will be the crowning of a life path, even before a sporting one, while for the Lidl Trek This graft could be especially useful for young people: word of the general manager Luca Guercilena. "Working with Aleix It will be rewarding for us and especially for the young riders. We know he is a strong and passionate rider, but he will also bring other perspectives and experience to our team, helping the new riders to handle the pressure that comes from competing at a high level."

Thomas' revelations on Froome and Contador

  Pressure and cycling are a historic combination, as also confirmed by Geraint Thomas in his podcast 'Geraint Thomas Cycling Club': at the centre of the debate in the last episode is the alleged obsession of Chris Froome to Alberto counter (and vice versa). "It was a great psychological battle. In all the retreats, being together with Tenerife, Froome he was obsessed with Counter: there was a great rivalry, but on the part of Chris there was also the desire to emulate him". Counter, a special guest on the podcast, goes into more detail with some anecdotes. "I remember an intense day, on Teide, after a very hard time. I wanted to climb more slowly, but I saw the Froome and TeamSky and I immediately thought that they shouldn't even surpass me in training: I started to go really fast, giving everything, almost 500 watts, but I think it's right to experience these rivalries like this, which in turn help you grow."

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