Grossschartner flies the flag for UAE at European mountain TT

Felix Grossschartner will represent UAE Team Emirates on Sunday July 30 at the first ever European Mountain Time-Trial which will be held at the St. Gotthard Pass in Switzerland.

The climbing specialist who recently completed the Tour de France will aim to be the first winner of the new European title.

Grosschartner: “I’m very excited for this event which will give the chance to bring home a European title. It’s a short,explosive effort but if I’m feeling good I think I can do well. Obviously there is a bit of fatigue still there from the Tour de France but after a few days recovery I should be good.”

 
The riders will start from Tremola and finish on top of the St. Gotthard Pass. On the course of 12,5 kilometers they’ll climb over 900 altitude meters on average gradients of 7%.

Tadej Pogačar had been on the provisional startlist though will instead opt to rest before his end of season build-up.

Pogačar: “After the Tour we decided it was best to take a bit of a break so unfortunately I won’t make it this time. After a bit of down-time I’ll see where my next races will be, but the focus right now is on rest. I wish Felix the best of luck, after his performance in the Tour de France I think he will be a big favourite for the title. I will be cheering for him.”