Team Genesys Wealth Adviser counting on Anthony Giacoppo ahead of Tour de Taiwan 2012
Anthony Giacoppo had a terrific start to his 2012 season after a glorious performance during the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic to start his 2012 season.
He grabbed two stage victories at the race and also finished third after the final general classifications at the Australian race.
The cyclist was impressive during the Perth Criteriums. He occupied the first position during the Race 1, second during the Race 2, and first at the Race 3.
Moreover, he also secured the second spot during the final event at the Perth Criteriums.
The 25-year-old grabbed the first overall position during the Perth Criteriums while Sam Witmitz and Alex Carver secured the second and the third positions.
He represented the Australian side Team Genesys Wealth Adviser during the competitions and is now the first choice for the team to ride the Tour de Taiwan.
Tour de Taiwan is a professional cycling event listed on the UCI Asia Tour founded by King Liu in 1978. The race has now been classified as the 2.1 category event for the first time in 2012.
The seven-day race is starting from March 10 and Anthony is optimistic to continue his tremendous form at the contest.
He briefed, "There are a few selective stages that suit the more versatile riders, and there I think I can definitely make a difference there, On those smaller climbs that’s where I think I can excel, and be in the mix for the win but we'll be taking it stage by stage".
Team Manager Andrew Christie-Johnston also has high hopes from the cyclist and admitted that Giacoppo’s good form can easily turn the tour in their favour.
"Anthony quite possibly can win the whole Tour, looking at the profiles there are a few steep climbs along the way, so we’ll be doing some specific training on that kind of terrain ahead of the start," he explained.
A total number of five cyclists are to represent Team Genesys Wealth Advisers for the race. They are: Ben Dyball, Anthony Giacoppo, Pat Shaw, Sam Davis and Alex Carver.
Only time will tell if Anthony can continue his splendid form to seal the overall victory at the Tour de Taiwan 2012.
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