Luca Guercilena’s quiet revolution at Trek Factory Racing continues with a new co-sponsor rumoured to be on its way, Vincenzo Nibali and Tejay Van Garderen both possible transfer targets for 2017, and Fabian Cancellara considering the Giro d’Italia in his final season.
Cancellara, who retires in 2016, will take aim on the Classics one last time, while the Tour de France and the Olympic Games are likely to feature on his list of aims. He hasn't ridden the Giro d’Italia since 2009, and with the race starting with a prologue the Swiss rider has the chance to complete a rare set of leader’s jerseys, having worn the maillot jaune at the Tour and the leader’s jersey at the Vuelta a Espana.
Guercilena wouldn’t confirm that Cancellara would start the Giro d’Italia but suggested that the rider’s schedule in the post-classics period could be significantly different than in previous years.
“Let’s just say that the wish for the final year in his career is to compete in some of the biggest races,” Guercilena told Cyclingnews.
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“An alternative program is certainly something that is on Fabian’s mind and the Giro could be an option. The race starts with a prologue and that’s certainly interesting for someone like him. It’s not an easy target as he’s not the youngest but it’s something we may want to try.”
While Guercilena structures the season for his most prized asset, he has also been busy securing sponsorship for the team’s future. Last week La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Italian company Segafredo would come on board as a second sponsor for 2016.
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Guercilena would not confirm or deny the rumour, but Cyclingnews understands from sources close to the team that a formal announcement may well be made at some point next week, with the new 2016 jersey expected to remain black and white, but with red – a predominant colour in Segafredo’s branding - included. Cyclingnews understands that Cancellara’s decision to look at the Giro could be linked to the team’s ties to Segafredo.
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