Biography
Hailing from Abano Terme, a town in the beautiful Veneto region, Dainese has made a name for himself in the sprints, racking up some impressive victories in his career so far. Three of these have come in Grand Tours: in 2022 and 2023, he took a stage win at the Giro d’Italia, a performance which he then followed with a victory at the Vuelta a España, which to this day remains Italy’s most recent win at the Spanish Grand Tour. From this season, as a member of Soudal Quick-Step, he hopes to add more wins to his palmares, and at the same time, contribute to the team’s haul of victories.
“I have been dreaming about joining the Wolfpack since I was a kid. I remember watching the team on the TV and being impressed by their mentality and winning culture, and I’m really happy to finally get this opportunity and ride for Soudal Quick-Step from next year. I noticed in the peloton the way this squad races and their approach to the sport, and this is something that impressed me. I look forward to the next season and to giving my best every single time. I would like to contribute to as many victories as possible for the team and live some great moments together with the squad.”