Cycling, Antonio Rossi promises spectacle for the upcoming Lombardia
“The race has always meant spectacle and warmth of the people,” he stressed.
“The race has always meant spectacle and warmth of the people,” he stressed.
The Shark will end his career in the last Monument Classic of the season.
“There is regret for the little we have reaped in relation to what we have sown.”
With a solo action of about 27 kilometers, the Belgian sprinted toward the first rainbow jersey of his still short, but already rewarding, pro career.
“He disappointed in the Tour de France, he didn’t take the Yellow Jersey, and that weighed: a mental issue more than a physical one,” the former champion said.
“I never thought I would get such a result at the start of this trip.”
The Dutchman surprises all rivals in the finale by taking the rainbow jersey.
The former world champion spoke exclusively to Sportal.it: “I’ve always told him, he has to choose a more precise path and targeted appointments. He will get there too….”
His first National Team will feature four rookies at the start. The reserves will be Sobrero and Zana.
The Bologna-born champion had been forced into hospitalization after panels powering rehabilitation machinery at home were damaged in a fire.
Disconcerting accident: victim a 48-year-old man, who fortunately will pull through.
After Foss’s unexpected success among the elites, on the second day of racing, still dedicated to time trials, Soren Waerenskjold, a 22-year-old from Mandal, won among the U23s.
“The day started very well, ended less well, but nothing to complain about, we did the best we could.”
Blue, defending champion, finishes seventh. Gold to Norway’s Tobias Foss.
The Italian finished fourth in the elite time trial 52″ behind Dutch Ellen van Dijk.
“This year was no less challenging, so we’ll see if the numbers come back once again.”
The race, which would have seen Vincenzo Nibali and Egan Bernal, among others, at the start, was not held due to weather-related risks.
The Ineos Grenadiers rider, who will try to break the important record next October 8, admits that it will be anything but easy.
“This victory was needed, and I dedicate it especially to myself,” said the triumphant rider at the Tour of Tuscany.
The Colombian champion will be at the start of the race starting in Forli on Saturday, September 17.
The coach has selected the riders who will fly to Australia for the rainbow event.
Final catwalk in Madrid before Belgian celebrations begin.
Back-and-forth between the two cyclists, via official Jumbo-Visma and Bahrain-Victorious channels, following Tuesday’s incident at the Vuelta.
Daniele Bennati will unveil the Elite men’s long list during Saturday afternoon’s event in Bresso (MI).
The Belgian cyclist won the 18th stage by beating Enric Mas to the finish line.
The current red jersey, after Wednesday’s stage won by Rigoberto Uran, promised that Primoz Roglic’s withdrawal will not cause a lapse in concentration.
The Lotto Soudal bearer did not show up at the starting line of stage 17.
The Sicilian cyclist on the sidelines of the Vuelta makes it clear what he will do when he gets off the bike.
The Slovenian gained another precious second ahead of the final week.