Trek Factory Racing manager Luca Guercilena looked tired but happy as he sat down with Cyclingnews after the formal announcement that the US-registered team will be known as Trek Segafredo from January 1, 2016.
The Italian team manager has endured a difficult season on the road in 2015 but has managed to secure an important, prestigious co-title sponsor that significantly boosts the team’s overall budget and secures the long-term future of the team. The agreement with Segafredo came at the expense of Bjarne Riis, who had a competing proposal for the coffee company.
As Fabian Cancellara ends his career with Trek Segafredo in 2016, Guercilena has the job of giving the team a new direction and new leadership for 2017 and beyond. In this interview, Guercilena makes it clear he expects results from the riders in the 2016 team line up and will carefully build the Trek Segafredo team of the future.
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Cyclingnews: How important is the announcement of Segafredo as a title sponsor for 2016?
Luca Guercilena: It’s very important. It’s been a busy winter but if it means you’ve managed to involve an important company like Segafredo in cycling and in our team, then our work has been well worthwhile. We’ve always tried to do things as well as possible as Trek Factory Racing, and I think our hard work has been rewarded.
CN: We understand that Segafredo also talked to Bjarne Riis about working with him but opted to join up with Trek. Is that right?
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