Tension and excitement go up on the eve of the big departure of the Italian Tourwhich takes place this year in Durrës, Albania, this Friday, May 9. And if there is as always a particular atmosphere that surrounds the Pink raceit is certainly a little more true in terms of Romain Bardetwho is preparing to play his 18th and last big career in career, he who will retire on the Critériume du Dauphiné in June. For its 4th participation in Girothe 34 -year -old French climber obviously intends to savor every moment but also mingle with the struggle for the general and the stage victory, he who could thus complement the famous triology of stage winner on the 3 large towers. 7th in 2021, 9th in 2024, the leader of Team Picnic PostNL In any case, was in any case smiling on Wednesday on the occasion of the presentation of the teams, where he spoke on his feelings and his ambitions.
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“If there is a big trick on which I want to leave something different, it is surely the Giro”
“Yes it is a very special giro for me, it’s exotic. This is my 18th big tour I think, and therefore the ultimate … I am very happy to be there, with the vagaries of the start of the season. But all these things that we may dilute the flavor a little over the years and rehearsals, I believe that I become aware now. I want to live intensely each step, hoping to have the level, the legs … The ambition is in any case intended to try to shine.
It’s a race that I appreciate. It is especially the big tour on which I think I could have done a little better in my career if I had attacked it a little earlier. It is true that I have gone close several times to be able to win a stage. I felt that if there is a big tour on which I want to leave something different, it is surely the Giro. This is also what motivated me to extend the adventure a little bit“, the conclusion Romain Bardet.
