Alessandro De Marchi signs with BikeExchange-Jayco

Alessandro De Marchi (Israel-Premier Tech) at the 105th Giro dellEmilia 2022
Alessandro De Marchi (Israel-Premier Tech) at the 2022 Giro dell'Emilia (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

BikeExchange-Jayco announced the signing of Italian rider Alessandro De Marchi from the Israel-Premier Tech team. The breakaway specialist said he was "proud to receive an offer from such a great team in such a delicate moment of my career".

The 36-year-old led the Giro d'Italia for two stages after coming second to American Joe Dombrowski on the stage to Sestola last year. This season, however, he was unable to help Israel-Premier Tech in their points battle to remain in the UCI WorldTour, as the federation prepares to implement its promotion/relegation rules for the first time. A bout with COVID-19 set him up for two other illnesses in the spring, and his form returned late in the season.

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