The foundations were there, but the season never quite allowed everything to click at once.<\/p>\n
That balance between ambition and sustainability now sits at the centre of Ganna\u2019s approach. His stated aim for the year ahead is not to pick and choose moments, but to be present throughout the entire campaign. \u201cMy goal is to race everything this year and be a protagonist throughout the season,\u201d he said, outlining a desire to remain competitive from the first Classics through to the Grand Tours.<\/p>\n
It is a shift that reflects how his role within INEOS Grenadiers<\/a> has broadened. No longer viewed solely as a time trial weapon, Ganna has increasingly been encouraged to express himself in races where positioning, resilience and repeatability matter as much as pure wattage. His return to Milan-San Remo in particular carries obvious significance after coming so close to victory there.With that in mind, his ambition for 2026 is explicit. \u201cThis season I am going to fight to be first,\u201d he said, pointing not only to the Italian Monument but also to a calendar that includes the Giro d’Italia<\/a> and the Tour de France<\/a> once again.<\/p>\n Underlying those goals is a strong emphasis on preparation away from racing. Ganna has spent the winter training in Gran Canaria, a location he describes as ideal for maintaining both physical condition and mental clarity during the colder months. \u201cFinding space to combine training, recovery and relaxation is essential,\u201d he explained, adding that a strong mental state allows him to avoid the performance swings that can derail long seasons.<\/p>\n