'Guys have already asked me where I want to attack' – Hunt for Giro d'Italia breakaway success lives on in young Belgian inspired by Van Aert and De Gendt

Alec Segaert, the promising 21-year-old Belgian from Lotto Dstny, has openly declared his intention to pursue a Grand Tour stage victory from a breakaway at the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Inspired by compatriots Wout van Aert and Thomas De Gendt, Segaert hopes to find willing companions in the escape, stating that "guys have already asked me where I want to attack." This marks a clear statement of intent from the young talent ahead of his Grand Tour debut.

This ambition is hardly surprising given Segaert's pedigree as a former U23 World Time Trial silver medalist and a strong Classics rider. Lotto Dstny, without a designated GC leader, will likely grant its riders significant freedom to hunt stage wins, a strategy that has often paid dividends for teams with young, aggressive talent. Segaert’s desire to emulate Van Aert and De Gendt speaks to a specific, often successful, style of racing that capitalises on strength and tactical nous rather than pure climbing prowess.

Segaert's strategy is sound: find a breakaway, hope for company, and unleash the engine. It’s a classic Giro narrative, and one that often rewards the bold.