Filippo Ganna has Milan-San Remo as major goal, but is already working on a much bigger dream

Although Ganna’s full race programme has not yet been officially confirmed, Italian journalist Ciro Scognamiglio reports that the outline is already clear. The Italian is expected to begin his season at the Volta ao Algarve, before shifting his focus to Milan-San Remo and Paris‑Roubaix. Later in the season, Ganna is planning to combine the Giro d’Italia with the Tour de France.

While on training camp in Gran Canaria, Ganna spoke to Marca about his ambitions for the coming season. Last year, the Italian also started the Tour de France, but his race ended abruptly after a crash on the opening day. As a result, Ganna is still waiting for his first stage win in the Tour.

Milan-San Remo is clearly one of Ganna’s absolute main goals. Victory in La Primavera would not only mean his first Monument, but would also complete a personal trilogy of stage wins in all three Grand Tours. Yet the Italian is already looking much further ahead. “I hope I can keep racing for a few more years. My dream is to reach the Olympic Games in Brisbane, but for that mental strength is essential — even more important than strong legs,” Ganna looks ahead to the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Born in July 1996, Ganna would be 36 years old by the time the Brisbane Games take place. He is fully aware of what will be required. “The difference is not only in the legs, but also in the mind. Emotional balance and mental strength are essential to deal with pressure, fatigue and the difficult moments of a long season,” he explains.

For now, however, those ambitions are still far away. Ganna is currently enjoying his training camp in Gran Canaria, a location he describes as “one of the greatest paradises for cyclists, especially in winter, when cold weather limits training in much of Europe.