Climbs or crosswinds?
Cimbs.

Grand Tours or Spring Classics?
GT.

Which other discipline: cross-country, cyclocross, or gravel?
MTB.

Early or late season start?
Late season start.

Drive or fly to races?
Fly.

How often do you shave your legs?
Once a week.

Favourite race number?
54.

Any cycling superstitions?
I keep the same bibshort in a stage race.

Favourite country to race in?
Italia.

Greatest career achievement?
2nd place in Giro d’Italia 2021.

Funniest teammate?
Sonny Colbrelli.

Are you a good bike mechanic?
No.

Reacto or Scultura?
Depends.

Goals for 2025?
Win a race.

Do you have a nickname?
No.

How many cups of coffee per day?
2 – 3.

Espresso or cappuccino?
Espresso.

Favourite ice cream flavour?
Vanilla.

Social time or alone time?
Alone time.

Sky dive, bungee jump or neither?
Sky dive.

Dancing or singing?
Singing.

Song that hypes you up?
Eminem – Lose Yourself

Amusement park or Netflix?
Netflix.

Hidden talent off the bike?
Cooking.

If not a cyclist, what would you be?
Pope.

Life motto?
You can lie to others, but not to yourself.