Ion Izagirre Confident in Cofidis Renewal and French Tour Performance
Cyclist Ion Izagirre Experiences Mixed Emotions Despite Rest Day
The cycling world witnessed several changes during the rest day, including Ion Izagirre’s renewed contract with Cofidis, whom he will continue to represent for another year.
Renewal with Cofidis: Positive News
Izagirre expressed his appreciation for the team’s trust and expressed joy in continuing with Cofidis for another year. "It’s positive news," he said. "In the end, we’ll be here for another year. As I said, the team trusts me. I’m happy to continue in this family for another year."
Happy in the French Team
As Izagirre begins another year with Cofidis, he emphasized his comfort within the team and his satisfaction with the recent team renovation. "I feel comfortable here," he said. "I’ve been here for three years now and I’ve really found my place. I’m happy with the renovation."
First Stages Sensations
As the Tour de France progresses, Izagirre shared his thoughts on the competition’s early stages. "Well, they’re tough," he admitted. "The truth is that for me personally, they’re not the best stages. I’m not having the best sensations. The truth is that I don’t know why. After the rest day, we hope to get our body back on track a bit and for the sensations to return."
Forgotten Rib Problems
Describing his physical condition, Izagirre revealed that his rib problems no longer bother him. "The truth is that my rib hasn’t hurt at any time. I don’t have any problems in that regard," he said. "It’s not because of the rib, it must be something else. I’m not finding the sensations I would have liked. Let’s hope that the coming days will be better."
Winning Options
While discussing the upcoming stages, Izagirre suggested that a breakaway stage could be an opportunity for success, citing the difficulty of achieving a clean break. "Tomorrow is expected to be a tough and demanding stage and I think it will be a good time for a breakaway. It will be difficult to get in, it will be difficult to be there in the fight, but well, I’ve said it, we’ll be attentive."