After several years with INEOS-Grenadier, Gianni Moscon is preparing for a new adventure with the Astana Qazaqstan Team, whose colours he will wear to chase the Classics. Nothing changes for Sidi, who will remain at his side - or rather at his feet - to support him throughout the 2022 competitions. Before focusing on his upcoming season, Moscon stopped by Sidi's Treviso headquarters for a little tour and a chat. He shared with us his goals and the excitement of having been in charge of the queen of the Classics: Paris-Roubaix.
"When you're in the race the emotions are not processed consciously," he explained, recalling those moments. "I realised I was in the lead but I only had one thought: I had to get to the velodrome. The last few kilometres were like a time trial, I had to get to the finish line as quickly as possible, so I was so focused that I didn't let my emotions get in the way. I only had one goal: to manage my lead as best I could."
Gianni also talked about his penchant for this type of racing, looking back at the first times he approached the treacherous and technical courses in the north. "These races were not so attractive to riders aiming for other competitions, so I had the chance to try my hand at these terrains right away. It wasn't planned, but it was love at first sight."