'Others called it quits, I carried on' - Paul Double on the resilient road from 'getting head kicked in' as a U23 to a Giro d'Italia debut at 28
Briefly

Paul Double made his Grand Tour debut at the 2025 Giro d'Italia, showcasing a remarkable journey that began with under-23 racing in Italy. Cutting his teeth in the sport, at 28, he reflects on his experience, highlighting the importance of resilience and a step-by-step approach to achieving goals. His impressive performance put him as Jayco AlUla's second-highest ranked rider early in the race. Double's narrative resonates with the trials and triumphs found in the stories shared among his peers in the peloton.
"I definitely didn't always think a Grand Tour debut was going to happen. I took it step by step, and it has seemed the logical move to make it in the last year - I didn't end up coming in 2024, but I'm here now and I'm just excited."
"The older guys say Grand Tours are a journey for all and that everyone's got their own story. I'm looking forward to what comes in the next three weeks; I'll just try to enjoy it and hopefully get something out of it."
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