Daryl Impey Extends Contract with IPT: Ready to Keep Racing
South African cyclist Daryl Impey has signed on for another year with Israel – Premier Tech (IPT) team, extending his original two-year deal. Impey, who recently clinched a victory at the Tour de Suisse, expressed his hunger to continue racing after missing out on the Tour de France this year.
Daryl Impey has become an integral part of the IPT team both on and off the road. IPT General Manager Kjell Carlström praised Impey’s professionalism and leadership as a road captain:
“Daryl Impey is undoubtedly one of the most experienced riders in the peloton but that isn’t just on the road. Of course, Daryl is an exceptional road captain and a proven winner, but he is also the picture of professionalism when it comes to the way he conducts himself in the team.”
Carlström also highlighted Impey’s motivation and winning capabilities as reasons for extending his contract, stating, “We are sure Daryl’s win in Switzerland won’t be his last.”
Impey, a 30-time race winner, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to race for another season with IPT:
“I’m privileged to get an offer to stay with the team. It’s nice to see that they have faith in me, they recognize that I can still bring a lot to the team, and don’t think I’m over the hill. I still want to race for another season, especially after missing the Tour de France this year which was a big bummer for me. Missing out on that event made me really hungry to keep racing…”
IPT Partner Sylvan Adams, considering Impey the best road captain in the pro peloton, expressed his confidence in Impey’s leadership and racing abilities:
“He has the full respect of his teammates, and just knows how to race. He is also a born winner. As Daryl showed in his win at Tour de Suisse, he has fully recovered from his terrible crash of last year. I am delighted that Daryl will be back with IPT next year, and am expecting big things from him.”
With the contract extension secured, Impey is looking forward to the rest of the season and the Tour Down Under next year, stating, “I can look forward to the rest of the season and next year with IPT.”
