Kenny Elissonde has told Cyclingnews that he has not testified in the ongoing case involving Gianni Moscon and Sebastien Reichenbach but that he would give evidence if requested.
The French climber, who is currently racing at the Volta ao Algarve as part of a strong Team Sky line-up also said that he is settled at the British team and fully focused on developing as a key mountain domestique rider after re-signing with the team at the end of last year.
Elissonde was a surprise signing from FDJ in 2017 but only penned a one-year deal with the British team. There was an initial option of one-year extension but after talks with the team in the middle of last year, a new two-year deal was put on the table. The consensus among Team Sky riders has been that Elissonde has adapted well to his new environment and become a respected and well-liked figure within the squad.
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“It was a one-year plus a possible one-year extension. During the year we agreed to keep going and we agreed that it was better to do a two-year deal rather than another one year contract,” Elissonde told Cyclingnews at the Volta ao Algarve.
“They know that I like the added security [of a two-year deal – ed.] and they know that I’m not just going to sit up and do nothing if I have one-year contract. They know how I function and how I train.
“I just want to focus on what I’m doing on the climbs and helping the leaders. In a team like Sky you learn all the time, at every race, so being in that role helps you learn. I quite enjoy this and maybe I’ll have some chances in some races, but I’m happy to help the big leaders win races, more than maybe finishing sixth or seventh myself.”
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