Aiming to win the World Tour
“I think I’m a puncher,” Moulbran said when asked to describe himself. “I can do small group sprints, and I can climb, although it’s not a long climb. I’m kind of an aggressive rider.”
After Qhubeka’s fall, Henok (as he is called in Eritrea) joined Italian team Bardiani CSF Farzane. In 2023, he had his best season to date, winning his second African title at the Tour of Rwanda and Tour of Aomi, and competing in his first Giro d’Italia (of two events). .
These successes led to him being named African Cyclist of the Year, taking over the title from Garmey, who has held the title since 2020.
“It’s nice because it’s not easy to be recognized as the best player on the continent, but I still want to progress and keep improving,” Moulbrun said.
His performances caught the attention of Astana, who offered him a two-year contract. “I’m very happy with what I’m doing. My first season, I crashed on the first stage of the Tour of Allura. Then I took second place on the second stage and then suffered a collarbone injury on the third stage. I suffered a broken bone and was forced to stop for more than a month,” said the Eritrean rider. Catalonia Tour and Tour de Romandie.
But for Moulbran, just participating is not enough.
“Every rider aims to win, not just the race. My dream is to win a World Tour race, not only for my team but also for myself,” he said. It would be great to win a stage in a Grand Tour. ”
With such a mindset, Africa’s cycling revolution will surely continue.
