Trek-Segafredo confirm arrival of Pantano
Jarlinson Pantano, the Colombian climbing revelation of the Tour de France, has been confirmed with Trek-Segafredo for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Pantano had a highly successful Tour de France, winning stage 15 in Culoz and coming second on two other mountain stages in Morzine and Finhaut-Emosson. He impressed so much that he replaced Nairo Quintana on Colombia's team for the Olympic Games. Pantano confirmed he would ride for the team in August, but the official announcement came from the team today.
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"This team has always drawn my attention. It's magnificent to join my dream team starting January 2017," Pantano said. "It goes without saying that my stage victory in this year's Tour de France has changed things a lot for me, but it doesn't prevent me from keeping my feet on the ground. So my ambitions for next year are pretty simple. First of all, I want to support the team and do my job as well as possible in whatever the team asks me to do during the race for our leaders. Secondly, I want to adapt to the team, to all the riders and the staff; I am excited to join the Trek family. And last but not least, when I get an opportunity to go for the win, I will give it my all."
General Manager Luca Guercilena looked forward to the Colombian's entry to the team. "I am convinced Jarlinson will be of great added value to the team. He has already proven to be a force in stage races, and will be a great support for our GC riders in the Grand Tours. And, as we have witnessed this year, Jarlinson can win stages and go for the GC in one-week stage races. He performs very well in mountain stages, and can do well when it comes to a sprint with a reduced group. We are excited to have him join Trek-Segafredo next year."
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