Colombian sets his sights on Ardennes classics.

Despite enjoying his most successful seasons since moving to Sky Procycling at the beginning of 2011, Colombian rider, Rigoberto Uran, will have no qualms about setting aside his own aspirations for most of 2013 as the team sets out on an ambitious journey to take the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France with Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome respectively.

For the best young rider of the Giro in 2012 this means relinquishing the opportunity to improve on his 7th place overall but it’s a decision the Colombian willingly accepts as an integral part of his job - as do the rest of his teammates, the 26-year-old says.

"Sky is a true team where we all know what our role is," Uran told Biciciclismo.com "The domestiques are important and our work is highly appreciated - even at other teams. I have long been in this circus and I more than understand my role."

In his third year with Sky, Uran is currently focused on Tirreno-Adriatico, where the team is aiming to place Froome in a position to challenge for the overall win.

"Motivation is high to help Froome, both for me and Sergio [Henao]. Tirreno-Adriatico is a race full of surprises. Italian racing can be is complicated, there can be technical arrivals, narrow streets and you can find slopes of 20%! We must be attentive and keep out eyes open," said Uran.

Uran will get his own chances to shine during a few carefully selected races this year with the Ardennes classics providing the first opportunity to play a leading role. The Colombian has shown his ability in the longer one-day races on several occasions over the last couple of seasons, most recently winning the Gran Piemonte in 2012 before taking 3rd at Giro di Lombardia under pouring circumstances.

Uran’s best achievement at the Ardennes is 5th at the Liège - Bastogne - Liège in 2011 and he is hoping to better that result this year.

"I'm looking forward to all the races but mainly Liège. They are endurance races where I have a solid background to endure the distance. I think I can be in front. We are taking a very strong group with the idea of seeking the podium. With me? I always try, but it's complicated," he said.