Arrived with great fanfare in 2022, winning a stage of the Tour de Langkawi while only an intern, Gleb Syritsa has since struggled to prove himself within the team Astana Qazaqstan. In 2023 and 2024, the now 24-year-old Russian has only raised his arms on… the Tour de Langkawi. Despite everything, the teamAlexandre Vinokourov continues to trust its promising rider and his XXL size (1.90m for around 85kg), hoping that he will reach a milestone in 2025, since it has been extended until the end of next season.
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“I know I can compete with the best sprinters”
“I am really happy to extend my contract with the team”said Gleb Syritsa. “It is important for me to stay in an environment where I not only feel comfortable, but also continue to improve every year. The first two seasons in the WorldTour were not easy due to a lack experience, but now I feel that things are moving in the right direction. Although I haven’t had any victories in Europe yet, my results are starting to show, both in the one-day races and in the ones. stage races. After sprinting in races like the UAE Tour and the Renewi Tour, I have gained confidence and I know that I can compete with the best sprinters. I am grateful to the team management for their. confidence, and I will do my best to live up to it, not only for the new season, but also for the last part of this year during the Tour of Guangxi.”
“Gleb spent his first two years with our team at a solid level”continued Alexandre Vinokourovgeneral manager of the team Astana Qazaqstan. “He was able to help the team in various races and achieve some individual results. His progress is evident, and we are excited to see how things develop. Sprinting is a new focus for us, but we have already had success important, including Mark Cavendish’s historic 35th Tour de France stage victory Gleb has integrated well into the team’s sprint group and is gaining valuable experience in the big classics, so we’re still waiting. great results soon.”
