Einer Rubio reveals that Nairo Quintana will be his gregarious in the Tour of Italy

Saturday 03rd May 2025 08:02 PM

Einer Rubio wants 2025 to be an important year for his career. Italy’s turn will be the first test. There he will feature his great advisor, Nairo Quintana, who lives just 10 kilometers from his house and who gives you all the advice to face and improve in the big laps. The 27 -year -old runner considers that having his compatriot on the team is a blessing, he will help him in the mountain.

“We are more than teammates, we are friends. We live ten kilometers away and train together regularly. last year he gave me many valuable tips, and this season he has also guided me in preparation. Having it beside me is a real blessing, ”said Einer Rubio by bike.

The Movistar Team cyclist wants to improve his presentation in the turn, In four editions only in one managed to be in the Top 10, it was in 2024. For Rubio, the main thing was to improve in the chronos and feel that he has done it. The first will be 13 kilometers.

“Last year we lost a lot of time in the time trial. This year the program includes 32 kilometers counterreloj. The first time trial is only 13 kilometers, so it is feasible. Without a doubt, I have improved. We have done specific training for counterreloj on the track and I have worked hard myself, ”said the Boyacense.

Rubio also revealed that the goal of Nairo Quintana will be to conquer stages and knows that if he feels with legs he will not hesitate to try. “There are boys in the team that will support me, but also runners like Nairo (Quintana) They have their eyes on the stages. If they feel good a few days, they can certainly go for all. In others, they will help me in the general, ”he said.

Win a stage of turn and think about the Tour de France

Einer Rubio for now only thinks about the Tour of Italy. Is with confidence and hopes to make a good presentation. “I want to improve with respect to last year. Win a stage? I don’t rule it out, if the situation occurs. I have prepared well, I feel strong and with confidence. Hopefully everything will continue to go as it should be.”