Nicolas Milesi joins professional team

Nicolas Milesi, a 22-year-old Italian cyclist, has signed a multi-year contract with EF Education-EasyPost, marking his transition to the professional cycling scene. Milesi, who won silver in the U23 time trial at the 2026 World Championships in Montreal, will join the American team in 2027.

Milesi's motivation for joining the team

Milesi expressed his enthusiasm about joining EF Education-EasyPost, stating that the team represented an excellent opportunity to progress and develop as a cyclist. He noted that he immediately felt the team believed in his abilities, which influenced his decision to join them.

Milesi's background in cycling

Milesi began cycling with friends and participated in his first races around the age of eight. Initially, he enjoyed mountain biking before transitioning to road cycling when he moved to the junior category. He quickly became interested in the time trial, which is now his main strength.

Milesi's future goals and interests

Milesi mentioned his interest in focusing more on time trials in the future while also progressing in other areas. He particularly enjoys the classics and, due to his mountain biking background, appreciates Paris-Roubaix and the Belgian classics. He also noted that his victory at Poggiana came after a long breakaway, indicating his potential in this aspect of racing.