After a disappointing 2024 season, Juan Ayuso will make his debut in the Giro d’Italia next year and probably avoid another clash with Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France.
“The most likely thing is that I will ride the Giro”, said Ayuso in a recent interview. “In 2025, I will be at the start of the Giro. That is the starting point for now, although the plans can still change. I am waiting until all the routes are known. You never know what will come of it and maybe the Vuelta suits me better than the Giro. But a Giro participation is the most likely.”
Ayuso made his first appearance in the Tour de France this year, but eventually had to step down due to an infection. This turned out to be the start of a period of health problems, which meant that he was unable to reach his usual level at the end of 2024.
Ayuso did take the final victory at the Itzulia and a second place at Tirreno-Adriatico, but the expectations are much higher for him.
