‘In the end, what you’re looking for is satisfaction’ – Rigoberto Urán and the fear of the final phase

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 03: Detailed view of Rigoberto Uran of Colombia and Team EF Education-Easypost prior to the 2nd Itzulia Basque Country, Stage 1 a 165.4km stage from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Labastida 527m / #Itzulia2023 / on April 03, 2023 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images).

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For a few weeks over the winter, Rigoberto Urán reckoned he might have had enough. His 2023 season had been a struggle. The Colombian was still the same, but cycling had just kept on changing. The rivals were younger. The races were faster. The risks were greater.