Gaia Rialini is one of the fastest emerging talents in professional racing and is set to make the leap to the World Tour with Trek-Segafredo in 2023.The 21-year-old Italian rider will show the world what he is capable of at the top level of the sport, while also taking on a new role He aims to grow. [I'm very excited, it's a dream come true," said Reallini, who joins the team from Isolman-Premac-Vittoria. I always think Trek-Segafredo is the best team in the peloton. Unique style, perfect team image. I couldn't ask for anything better for my future."

Reallini debuted at last year's Giro d'Italia Donne, finishing 11th overall, second in the youth class, and in the top 10 in the mountain time trial of the Prato Nevoso on stage 2 and the Riale di Formazza Casceto del Torche on stage 4

This year's Giglio was the first to finish in the top 10.

He continued his success at this year's Giro d'Italia Donne, finishing 13th overall and 3rd in the youth class with 7th and 5th places in the two mountain stages, Passo Maniva on stage 7 and San Lorenzo d'Orsino on stage 9.

"It was my first, real chance to show the world who I am and get noticed. So far, I have experienced professional cycling in a small reality. [Honestly, I don't even know what to expect beyond what I can see from the outside. There are so many new things to discover, and the quality will take a huge leap forward. Definitely the best I can aspire to grow."

Reallini joins two compatriots, world champions Elisa Balsamo and Elisa Longo Borghini. She said Longo Borghini is a mentor in the sport and someone she hopes to learn from in the coming years.

"These traits are my keys to riding strong in the mountains. For Italian riders, male or female, the myth that inspires is always the quintessential climber, Pantani.

"But as an athlete and as a woman, my model has always been Elisa Longo Borghini. Whether on TV or in the peloton, I have always followed her with great respect. She is my point of reference. Learning from her is one of my goals."

Also a strong cyclo-cross racer, Reallini has decided to focus exclusively on road racing next year. She hopes to test herself in the Women's World Tour, support her team leaders, and compete in either Liège-Bastogne-Liège or Flèche Wallonne.

"I'm going into the team on tiptoe, but with enthusiasm. I want to learn everything. From experienced players like Longo Borghini, Lizzie Daignan, and Ellen van Dijk, and from young, talented players like Cirin van Anlooy."

"The next few years will also help me to understand who Gaia really is as a rider. I know who I am and I know that I still have room to grow. Knowing myself better will allow me to focus on what goals I should aim for in the future and what goals I should pursue."