"I don't really know how it came about. Before me, no one in my family cycled. I first tried football but quickly hated it. I was looking for another sport, tried cycling and immediately loved it. It's hard to explain why, but one thing's for sure, that passion has never left me!"

"What I enjoy most about cycling are the mountain passes. It's like in life: you set yourself a goal, a summit to reach, and you give it your all to get there. I love the idea of pushing myself to the limit, finding my limits and constantly trying to surpass them. And the best reward is knowing that you've given it your all and reached the summit!"   

"It's at home, in the Verona region of northern Italy. The great thing is that you can ride for four hours on flat terrain or spend four hours climbing hills! There are all kinds of hills and the weather is pleasant all year round. I also like to go to Lake Garda, which is very beautiful. It's no surprise that lots of tourists come here to cycle!"

"It's not easy because my passion is cycling (smiles). But what I like most outside of that is walking in the mountains. Again, there are lots of hikes and walks to do around where I live, it's beautiful!"

"My primary goal will be to help my teammates as much as possible in every race. After that, I also want to show what I'm capable of and put in some great performances. And if I get the chance to seize opportunities, I'll do it! At the AlUla Tour, I'll do everything I can to put Milan (Fretin) in the best possible position. I know there are also two stages for climbers and I'll do everything I can to be there!"