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Girmay's Tour de France Sprint Train Gears Up
2 Jul
Summary
- NSN Cycling aims for stage wins and green jersey with Biniam Girmay.
- Jake Stewart will serve as Girmay's lead-out man in the sprint train.
- The team has shifted focus from GC to stage wins and sprint finishes.
NSN Cycling has outlined its primary objectives for the upcoming 2026 Tour de France, centering on securing stage wins and competing for the green jersey with Eritrean talent Biniam Girmay. Rider Jake Stewart is positioned as a key component of Girmay's support, tasked with being the final lead-out rider in the team's sprint formation.
The team, which underwent rebranding and sponsorship changes over the winter, has strategically altered its performance focus. Previously supporting general classification contenders, NSN Cycling now concentrates on stage wins and sprint finishes, a shift Stewart notes allows riders to target races that best suit their strengths.
Stewart himself is developing into a world-class lead-out specialist, aiming to establish himself as one of the best in the sport. He sees the Tour de France as the ultimate platform to demonstrate his capabilities and contribute to Girmay's potential success on cycling's grandest stage.
