Best known as someone who transformed his life to become a European professional at 34 years of age, former Cervélo Test Team rider Joao Correia now runs the CorSo sports agency with business partner Ken Sommer, who had key roles in the Cervélo and Leopard teams.
Correia represents 24 riders, amongst them 2013 Milan Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek, former Tour de France Maillot Jaune and stage winner Linus Gerdemann (both MTN Qhubeka), the American Ted King, past US time trial champion Tom Zirbel (Optum Kelly Benefits), Andre Cardoso (Garmin Sharp), Sergio Paulinho, Michael Valgren Andersen (both Tinkoff Saxo), Stefan Denifl (IAM Cycling) and Jake Keough (UnitedHealthcare).
In part I of this detailed feature interview with CyclingTips, Correia explains:
- why he believes rider/team relationships trump the search for the highest salary,
- speaks about the reason why Milan-Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek stayed with MTN Qhubeka,
- discusses the stability that Brian Cookson’s election has brought
- expresses concerns about the UCI’s future direction,
- weighs in on the millionaire entrepreneurs bankrolling some pro teams.
- why he believes rider/team relationships trump the search for the highest salary,
- speaks about the reason why Milan-Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek stayed with MTN Qhubeka,
- discusses the stability that Brian Cookson’s election has brought
- expresses concerns about the UCI’s future direction,
- weighs in on the millionaire entrepreneurs bankrolling some pro teams.
In part II of this interview with CyclingTips, Correia comments on:
- the controversy of the Giro d’Italia’s sixteen stage, where riders attacked on the neutralised descent of the Stelvio,
- talks about the lack of unity evident amongst competitors and teams,
- assesses the current situation relating to doping in the sport,
- debates the introduction of transfer fees proposed by team owners such as Sean Kelly
- explains what key advice he would give to aspiring pros.
- details what CorSo recommends to the young riders it signs and those nearing the end of their career.
- the controversy of the Giro d’Italia’s sixteen stage, where riders attacked on the neutralised descent of the Stelvio,
- talks about the lack of unity evident amongst competitors and teams,
- assesses the current situation relating to doping in the sport,
- debates the introduction of transfer fees proposed by team owners such as Sean Kelly
- explains what key advice he would give to aspiring pros.
- details what CorSo recommends to the young riders it signs and those nearing the end of their career.
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