Richie Porte: Catalunya victory gives me belief in my ability

Richie Porte followed up his Paris-Nice win with victory at the Volta a Catalunya and the 30-year-old says it now gives him the confidence to attack the Giro head on

Richie Porte on the podium after taking the overall lead during Stage 5 of the 2015 Tour of Catalonia

(Image credit: Watson)

Richie Porte admits his win at the Volta a Catalunya has boosted his confidence ahead of his tilt at the Giro d’Italia title in May and says he’s thirsty for more victories.

The Australian currently leads the UCI WorldTour rankings, having triumphed at both Paris-Nice and Catalunya, coming off the back of a frustrating 2014 season that was marred by illness and injury.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.