Ian Boswell will be present at the start of the Giro d'Italia nd will help his leader Mikel Landa in mountain stages. Currently in Tenerife where he is preparing for the Giro, he was interwieved by Velonews.

"Froome and Thomas rubbed off. The biggest thing has been learning to be consistent. That’s the biggest thing to being a GC rider." Boswell  explained. "Before, I was sporadic, with a big training ride and then I’d crash and be tired. Or maybe a quick diet that I’d pay for. I learned to be consistent  and to do things in moderation."

He started the season with Froome in Australia. He was also present at Paris-Nice where he helped Thomas win his biggest stage race. "I’ve grown up and matured a bit. Compared to last years, the quality of my race schedule has been upped. I spoke with the team about having more WorldTour races if I need to do well in the Giro. That paid off, I saw that in Paris-Nice and the Volta a Catalunya."

Last season, he was did his first Grand Tour at  the Vuelta a Espana. With Froome's crash, the team gave him a chance to fight for a stage win. He finished 3rd in the stage 11 in Cortals d’Encamp behind Mikel Landa and Fabio Aru.

"I’ve been a reliable teammate working my way up the pecking order. My goal was the Giro and it’s awesome to be able to have a chance to race it and support Landa," said Boswell. "I am able to ride on the flats if needed for [sprinter Elia] Viviani, but also I’ll be there in the mountains for Landa. I know the last stages well from my training camps at Isola 2000."