Classics, Giro and Worlds on Nizzolo's 2022 hitlist after Israel Start-Up Nation move

VERONA ITALY MAY 21 Giacomo Nizzolo of Italy and Team Qhubeka Assos celebrates at arrival during the 104th Giro dItalia 2021 Stage 13 a 198km stage from Ravenna to Verona girodiitalia Giro UCIworldtour on May 21 2021 in Verona Italy Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images
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Israel Start-Up Nation's new sprinter Giacomo Nizzolo has outlined an ambitious set of goals for the 2022 season after making the switch from the troubled Qhubeka NextHash team.

The Italian, who this season won his first career stage at the Giro d'Italia after logging 11 second place finishes stretching back to 2013, has a return to his home Grand Tour next May firmly in his sights next season, among other varied goals.

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