Salvadi: Juniores Aim to Reconfirm, Two LA Projects in the Works
- Edoardo Dino Salvoldi,responsible for the Italian male track cycling program,discussed the outlook for both junior and elite teams in a recent interview.
- When asked about his initial impressions of the junior cyclists in early 2025, Salvoldi noted the season was just beginning.
- Reflecting on the previous year, Salvoldi expressed a desire to maintain the high standards achieved in 2024.
Italian Cycling Official Outlines Goals for Junior and Elite Teams
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Edoardo Dino Salvoldi,responsible for the Italian male track cycling program,discussed the outlook for both junior and elite teams in a recent interview. Salvoldi, who has served as the technical commissioner for the junior national team since 2021, spoke on the sidelines of the Melegnano Grand Prix presentation about the season ahead.
Juniors: Building on a Triumphant 2024
When asked about his initial impressions of the junior cyclists in early 2025, Salvoldi noted the season was just beginning. “The season of the category began by almost a month. So far there have been more confirmations than news but some athlete, especially of the first year, has already highlighted. The level of Italian cycling in the category is very good,” he said.
Reflecting on the previous year, Salvoldi expressed a desire to maintain the high standards achieved in 2024. “The goal is to confirm us on last year’s levels, wiht the prospect of obtaining something critically important also in 2025,” Salvoldi stated.
Key Races on the Calendar
Looking ahead, Salvoldi highlighted several key events on the racing calendar. “With the Grand Prix of the forgiveness of Melegnano (April 21) he begins a week of truly quality races in Italy. Later we will participate with the national team in the Corsa della Pace, in the Czech Republic (May 8-11). Then the events traditionally concerning the national team, as regards the road, They are all placed at the end of the season: the World Cup in the last week of September in Rwanda and the european championships in France to follow (Oct. 1-5). As for the track we will have the Europeans in Portugal in July (july 15-20) and the World Cup in Holland at the end of August.”
Preparing for the World Cup in Rwanda
The world Cup in Rwanda presents unique challenges, and Salvoldi addressed the preparations for the event. “First of all, we are waiting for official confirmation, even if from the latest information it seems that the world rehearsals will take place in Africa,” Salvoldi said. He noted the demanding course profile. “The path will be particular, with a difference in height that has not been seen in a world championship in recent years. it will run at 1500 meters above sea level, with temperatures that shoudl not be very high but rather similar to the European ones for the period.”
Salvoldi also acknowledged logistical considerations. “In addition, we will have to deal with non -secondary problems such as those related to health, institution and travel. but there is a whole calendar of races and a path that will lead us to September to evaluate the most suitable team to bring to such an demanding path in the best way.”
Elite Team: A Focus on Rebuilding and Youth
turning to the elite ranks, Salvoldi emphasized a dual approach. “More than expecting something, I ask to be patient because there are two projects that travel parallel. One concerns the ‘re -foundation’ of a group that in the last two four -year -olds has given a lot and that at the moment, from my point of view rightly, prefers to focus more on the road; The other, however, features young people who have done well in the junior category obtaining important results and highlighting potential that we must discover among the elites.”
He stressed the importance of patience and long-term development. “To do this it will take time, request and continuity. The goal is to arrive in about 3 years to unify the two projects by combining the young people who will be able to emerge with the champions who will return for the Olympic appointment. it will not be simple, and we already know that it will not be for everyone, it will take a revaluation at the end of the next two seasons to understand what the prospects could be,” Salvoldi concluded.
Italian Cycling Teams: A Q&A with Edoardo Dino Salvoldi
Q: Who is Edoardo Dino Salvoldi, and what is his role in Italian cycling?
A: Edoardo dino Salvoldi is the technical commissioner for the Italian junior national cycling team, a position he has held as 2021. In a recent interview, he discussed the outlook for both the junior and elite cycling teams.
Q: What are Salvoldi’s initial impressions of the junior cyclists for the 2025 season?
A: The season is just beginning,but there have already been more confirmations than new surprises from the junior cyclists. Salvoldi noted that some athletes, especially those in their first year, have shown great potential. he believes “The level of Italian cycling in the category is very good.”
Q: What are the goals for the junior team in 2025, following a prosperous 2024 season?
A: Salvoldi’s primary goal is to maintain the high standards achieved in 2024. He aims to “confirm us on last year’s levels, with the prospect of obtaining something critically important also in 2025.”
Q: What are the key races on the calendar for the junior national team?
A: The season includes:
The Grand Prix of Melegnano (April 21)
Corsa della Pace in the Czech Republic (May 8-11)
World Cup in Rwanda (last week of September)
European Championships in France (October 1-5)
European Championships in Portugal (July 15-20)
World Cup in Holland (end of August)
Q: What challenges does the upcoming World Cup in Rwanda present?
A: salvoldi highlighted a number of challenges. First, confirmation about the event’s location remains pending. The course itself will be particularly demanding due to it’s high altitude (1500 meters above sea level) and unique profile. Furthermore, logistical aspects, including health, institutional considerations, and travel, will need careful management.
Q: What is the vision for the elite team, and what is the strategy for its development?
A: Salvoldi emphasized a dual approach for the elite team. One part focuses on “re-founding” a group that has achieved much in the past. The othre focuses on developing young riders from the junior ranks who have demonstrated potential. This strategy requires patience and a long-term perspective, with the goal of uniting the two projects in about three years, combining emerging young talents with returning champions for the Olympic Games.
Q: What is Salvoldi’s overall message regarding these two projects?
A: Salvoldi stresses the need for patience and consistency in achieving the goals set for the junior and elite teams. He acknowledges that not all young riders will succeed immediately and that it will take time to assess the prospects of the elite team over the next two seasons.