A Meteoric Rise in the World Tour

Monica Trinca Colonel,a name quickly becoming synonymous with Italian women’s cycling,has experienced a remarkable ascent in the World Tour. Turning professional just last year,the Valtellinese rider for liv Alula Jayco is demonstrating remarkable talent and an unwavering passion for the sport. Her early season performances suggest she possesses the potential too achieve significant success on the global stage.

Her impressive results speak volumes: a fourth-place finish in the general classification at the UEE Tour, a top-ten result in the Strade Bianche, and a consistent presence at the front of the pack during the Ardennes classics. This consistent performance marks a truly outstanding start to the season.

Vuelta a España: A Crucial Test and Team Ambitions

Looking ahead, Trinca Colonel is preparing for a pivotal challenge: the Vuelta a España. This race will not only test her individual capabilities but also her ability to contribute to the team’s overall strategy.

I am very happy with the results obtained in the classics also because they were a essential test in the Vuelta perspective. I came directly from the hill, with the team I was 18 days in Sierra Nevada doing a nice workload above 2000 meters, I wanted to understand how I myself and I found myself immediately well.

Trinca Colonel’s preparation included an intensive 18-day training camp in Sierra Nevada, focusing on high-altitude workload. This dedication underscores her commitment to peak performance and her eagerness to contribute to the team’s success.

Liège-Bastogne-Liège: A Glimpse of Potential

Trinca Colonel’s performance at Liège-Bastogne-Liège highlighted her strengths as a long-distance rider.Despite a less-than-ideal start, she demonstrated resilience and tactical awareness, consistently positioning herself at crucial moments of the race.

I think Liege is a race that is adjusting to me, it is over 150 km and I keep very well on long distances. I didn’t start better, but at the end I had excellent sensations, I always tried to go with my step even when in the end the race completely broke out.

Her ability to maintain composure and strength over the demanding 150km course suggests a bright future in similar endurance races. Her experience in the classics, though limited, has provided valuable insights into race dynamics and tactical decision-making.

from Television to the World Tour: A Remarkable Journey

The speed of Trinca Colonel’s rise is truly remarkable. Just two years ago, she was watching professional races on television. Her talent was spotted by Walter Zini’s Be Pink team in 2024, leading to her rapid transition to the World Tour. This trajectory mirrors that of Kimberley Le Court Full, the winner of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, highlighting the potential for rapid development in women’s cycling.

Working with trainer Marco Pinotti, Trinca Colonel has steadily increased her training load and adapted to the demands of professional cycling. The high-altitude training camp in April proved particularly beneficial, yielding positive results and preparing her for the challenges ahead.

Team Dynamics and Individual Ambitions at the Vuelta

At the Vuelta a España, trinca colonel will play a crucial support role for team leader Mavi Garcia. Garcia, competing on home soil, is a strong contender for the overall victory. Trinca Colonel’s primary responsibility will be to protect Garcia and provide assistance when needed.

The goal as a team is definitely running with her, keeping her safe and being ready to intervene in case something goes wrong. Personally I would like to try to play a stop, maybe take a good escape or try to attack, let’s say that I will try to never lose too much ground.

While committed to her support role, trinca Colonel also harbors individual ambitions. She hopes to seize opportunities to attack and potentially contest for stage wins, particularly on the hilly stages that characterize the Vuelta’s parcours. With several challenging stages featuring demanding finishes, the race presents an ideal hunting ground for a rider with trinca Colonel’s capabilities.