A strong and powerful rider, Lorenzo had consistent and impressive junior campaigns which saw his exploits against the clock rewarded, racking up four wins which included claiming the famous green, white, and red tricolour in the time trial in 2020. The following season saw Lorenzo find his feet in the U23 category, before joining the team’s Development program in 2022 – an opportunity he seized with both hands; taking three wins throughout the year and earning a promotion to the Men’s program for 2023.
“I’m really looking forward to the next season. I already did some races with the WorldTour guys so I know a lot of them, and I think that will help and make the transition easier.”
A former footballer and downhill skier at a young age, Lorenzo was the first in his family to take to the bike after an injury stopped him playing football – his family have since followed in his footsteps by taking up the sport. Despite not playing football anymore, he enjoys hitting the slopes in the winter, when possible, to keep up his fitness.
“I watched the Giro a lot and every May I was like, ‘I don’t want to do my school homework, just want to watch the Giro’, and that’s what made me choose cycling when I stopped football.”
Growing in character, Lorenzo has come out of his shell already in the year since he has been with the team and that’s something he attributes to those in the Development program; “the guys really welcomed me, and we had a lot of fun together.”