Continue the Team Kern Pharma roster planning for next season with a new addition. Nil Gimenooriginating from the subsidiary, the Graduate Team, He will be a professional cyclist in the Navarrese team and will sign a contract until 2027.
Nil Gimeno (Valladolid, 2004) He comes to Team Kern Pharma after a successful season with Team Finisher, in his second year in the U23 category. “This has been a year of tremendous growth. “I think I took a step forward that I know I have, but I have to reflect on the road,” said the young cyclist.
In 2024, Nil Gimeno added four victories: two stages in Back to Castilla y León and two tests of the Lehendakari Tournament, in Baranbio and Urduliz. In addition, he achieved podiums in rounds like his Tour of Castilla y León and Tour of Navarraor a good second place in the Arrate Climb. He has also shone in international mountain races such as Ronde de l’Isard and the Giro della Valle d’Aosta.
“In the Finisher Team they gave me a lot of trust. They offered me opportunities in the most important races of the year, which helped me give 100% all the time,” Nil explained about his experience with the reserve team.
“I consider myself a versatile runner, who can perform on very difficult courses and in races solved in small groups,” continued the new signing of the Kern Pharma Team. “This is the dream I’ve worked hard for and I’m very grateful for the opportunity they gave me. I hope I can help my teammates from day one and show in the race that we made the right jump.
“This signing shows our clear commitment to the youth team and the future: Nil will be the fourth Finisher Team cyclist to turn professionals with us next season. It is a source of pride and very important for our philosophy,” highlights Juanjo Oroz, general manager of the Kern Pharma Team. “His attitude was very good from day one and with a very solid performance throughout the year. From the beginning, supporting my teammates, who have the best in high-level international races and have very good achievements, especially that at the end of the season.
Source: La Verdad
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