Just a week ago, when Giovanni Aleotti crossed the doors of the hotel in Bavaria where the Bora Hansgrohe, he felt a jolt. He had just entered the land of toys. During the car journey, Matteo Fabbro had filled him with advice and directions, but probably the Emilian He was not prepared for the greatness he suddenly found himself immersed in.For the youngest of the four Italians in the German squad, Italian champion of the under 23s (opening in San Vendemiano in the Scanferla photo), it started like this on December 7th the journey into professionalism, initially expected with the orange jersey of the CCC.
What kind of retreat was it?
For those who have already done so many, the usual collection for the material, the measurements, the sponsors, the photos. Normal things, in short. For me it was find myself in a gigantic dimension trying to understand everything, recognize everyone. Like the first day of school. Only instead of focusing on the faces of individual classes, the entire high school was there. Beautiful.
Positive impact?
With everyone, riders, staff. Really.
How did meeting Sagan make you feel?
I had already seen him racing in the Milan-Turin, in August. He was fourth, I was further back (58th, ed.). But knowing that wearing the same shirt has a certain effectWhen he started winning the big races, I started to think that cycling could be a good place to seek his fortune. So I always considered him my idolConsidering she's only 30, I understand how far she's come and how strong she is. I hope I can learn a lot from him.
Did you go cycling?
No, at most a few pedal strokes on the rollers with Specialized and Retul to fine-tune the positionAnd luckily Fabbro already had his training bike and we only had to carry mine down, otherwise between suitcases and rollers I don't know if we would have fit.
Suitcases and rollers?
Two suitcases each full of clothing. Technical material and a Wahoo roller from the sponsor, which I hope will only be useful when it rains and not like last spring.
Truly a land of toys…
When they give you a new bike it's always nice, it makes you feel better desire to go home and use itWe did the positioning without changing too much and I've been using it in training these last two days. First time with disc brakes and I have to say that on wet roads the braking is as perfect as on dry ones. I come from a Pinarello F12, but I have to say that I have a great bike in my hands again.
Is English the official language?
I have to say that having attended the linguistic high school is really useful now.
Which trainer were you assigned to?
I'm with Sylvester Szmyd. I remember him at the Giro d'Italia with Basso. I've been getting along really well with him since I started riding again in November. We're all thinking about next season.
In the meantime, we're off again today, right?
Since the traditional December retreat won't be held and it's freezing cold at home, I'm leaving with Fabbro and ScaroniWe're going to Sestri Levante until December 22nd. Scaroni knows the place and has booked. This way, Fabbro will continue to give me his advice, and I'll slowly get used to the new bike, waiting for the pickup in January.
