Etixx-QuickStep have openly admitted that they believe Bob Jungels future lies more as a stage racer than as a Grand Tour contender. However, as he gets older they have confirmed he will be allowed to lead them in Grand Tours and he will have support to see how far he can get.

“He will be a stage racer,” sports director, Davide Bramati told Cycling Weekly. “He’s already done well in the small stage races, he placed third in Tirreno-Adriatico even if they cancelled the climb.”

“Yes, why not become a Grand Tour cyclist? He can do the Giro and the Grand Tours in the future, he’s here to learn for the upcoming Grand Tours.”

Jungels says he wants to be ambitious but is staying calm for now, focusing on doing a good Giro now that he has lost the leader’s jersey.

“I put the pressure on myself. I’m ambitious. I have to stay calm and not dream too big. Racing for the overall is definitely something I want to do in the future. I need to see how I can improve in the high mountains.”