Training SD Worx-Protime announced this Thursday the recruitment of Mikayla Harveycoming fromUAE Team ADQ. After its fifth place at the Tour of Italy in 2020, the team SD Worx – Protime monitored the New Zealander Mikayla Harvey. Although his performances have declined, the sporting director Danny Stam is convinced that Harvey, 26, should be able to return to the level. “She has shown in the past that she is one of the best climbers. We still believe in her abilities as a climber” he declared. The New Zealander has two years to return to her best level.
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“It’s time for a fresh start.”
Danny Stam stressed that they were looking for a runner with the ability toHarvey. “It’s no secret that we wanted to strengthen ourselves with one or more climbers. After her good year in 2020, Mikayla was affected by the Eppstein-Barr virus (Pfeiffer’s disease) and she actually neglected a bit This we discussed with our medical staff. If she is cured, it should not bother her in the future. It is a great challenge for us to bring her back to her 2020 level. In the mountains, she can then. become an important pillar of the team” he added.
“This transfer means a new chapter in my career and my life”declared Harvey. “Not only am I changing teams, but I am also moving from Varese in Italy to Andorra. It is time for a fresh start. The SD Worx-Protime team is an incredibly strong team, the best in women’s Cycling. I hope to make progress here” she concluded.
