Is this your first time at the Tour de Pologne Women?
"This is the first time I've come to the Tour de Pologne Women, but in the past I've been to the men's race, the Tour de Pologne UCI World Tour. I even raced on these roads as an amateur, but everything has changed compared to the Poland I saw as a rider. The country is continuously developing, much like Polish cycling. There's great passion for this sport on the roads, thanks also to the commitment of Lang, his team, and the race itself".
What impression has the Tour de Pologne Women made on you in these first two days?
"The race is very beautiful and well-organized, with a very high quality of athletes and excellent road conditions. In these first two stages, I've had the opportunity to travel the route by car, and I must say it's not as flat as it seems. The first stage was for pure sprinters, while the finale of the second was much more challenging, with a finish at the top of a 500-meter cobblestone climb that brought out powerful and fast riders like Linda Zanetti. The quality of the athletes at the start is high, thanks to the presence of seven World Tour teams, which raise the level of the race and make the finishes spectacular".
What are your thoughts on women's cycling?
"The movement is constantly growing and has an excellent future. This is demonstrated by the numbers, media interest, and the quality of the races we're seeing. Teams have grown and continue to grow in professionalism, the same goes for events. By creating competitions where athletes can demonstrate their value, the movement is destined to develop further".
What is your prediction for the final victory of the Tour de Pologne Women?
"The third stage is the most challenging of the three, with a hilly finale and a slightly uphill finish. It's very difficult to make predictions: there are many athletes within a few seconds of each other, so everything is still open and the overall success could be decided by time bonuses. In Poland, they would like to see Dominika Włodarczyk on the top step of the podium, after her 4th place at the Tour de France Femmes. As an Italian, I hope for a victory with the Italian tricolor".
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