Visma | Lease a Bike dominated the weekend once more by successful Paris-Good and Tirreno-Adriatico with Matteo Jorgenson and Jonas Vingegaard. We even have the Vuelta Extremadura Féminas and the Miron Ronde van Drenthe – All with video, rider quotes, studies and outcomes.
Patrick Lefevere fascinated about Maxim Van Gils and Lennert Van Eetvelt: “However Lotto Dstny will need to have used an previous trick” – TOP STORY.
Rider information: Primoz Roglič provides two Ardennes Classics to his race program, Mark Cavendish and Michael Mørkøv exterior of the time restrict in Tirreno-Adriatico, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado has to relaxation for a couple of weeks, damage forces Marc Soler out of Paris-Good, Max Poole breaks elbow in Tirreno-Adriatico, David Gaudu out of Paris-Good, Caleb Ewan leaves Tirreno-Adriatico with abdomen issues, Chris Froome injured in Tirreno-Adriatico and Toon Aerts can practice once more after his nostril operation.
Crew information: Visma | Lease a Bike needs Cian Uijtdebroeks to “keep beneath the radar”, damage issues for Alpecin-Deceuninck: Gogl, Groves and Kragh Andersen all not at 100% and Pink Bull will likely be a named jersey sponsor of BORA-hansgrohe from the Tour de France onwards.
Race information: The Route of La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es, Tour de Pologne Girls opens its doorways to champions once more and a big a part of the peloton deserted a Spanish newbie race.
Time for Monday’s EUROTRASH espresso!
TOP STORY: Patrick Lefevere Eager about Maxim Van Gils and Lennert Van Eetvelt: “However Lotto Dstny Will need to have Used an Outdated Trick”
Patrick Lefevere want to have Maxim Van Gils and Lennert Van Eetvelt in his crew. The Belgian supervisor spoke about it in his weekly column in Het Nieuwsblad. “Nonetheless, you’re feeling that it is going to be Lotto Dstny,” stated Lefevere.
Van Gils and Van Eetvelt each made impression in 2024. Van Gils completed third in Strade Bianche, Van Eetvelt gained the UAE Tour. Lotto Dstny has two large abilities on their roster and should do every part to maintain them and lengthen their contracts. “Extending them is our absolute precedence,” sporting supervisor Kurt Van de Wouwer advised WielerFlits.
Lefevere is among the managers who wished to signal each riders. “I now have sufficient expertise to instantly sense the state of affairs in a dialog or negotiation. We have now in fact inquired about Maxim Van Gils and Lennert Van Eetvelt in current months, however you’re feeling that it is going to be Lotto Dsnty.”
“They will need to have pulled out the oldest trick within the e-book: ‘At Soudal Fast-Step you’ll solely need to work for Remco Evenepoel.’ Whereas Ilan Van Wilder proves {that a} hybrid function of half domestique, half chief might be very fascinating. That’s additionally how we wish to play Luke Lamperti. As a result of now we have actually discovered our proficient American. Luke is a promising Traditional rider and sprinter who I feel can initially study loads as a lead-out for Tim Merlier. After that, he can change into the American poster boy that Specialised has been ready for, for therefore lengthy.”
The Lefevere says that previously he additionally inquired about Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson, each on the prime in Paris-Good. “It’s ironic that McNulty and Jorgenson at the moment are primary and two within the general standings (in Paris-Good final week). Two riders whose sleeve I’ve pulled fairly arduous lately. That has to do with their expertise that we recognized early, but additionally with their nationality. Our bicycle producer Specialised likes to see good People in our crew.”
Lefevere even made a proposal for McNulty. “UAE Crew Emirates additionally made a proposal. And their pockets are nonetheless deeper than mine,” he’s clear. With Jorgenson it was much less concrete. “We talked to him final yr when he was nonetheless racing for Movistar, however I instantly felt that he already had set his sights on Visma | Lease a Bike.”
Lefevere wished Van Gils and Van Eetvelt, however:
Paris-Good 2024
Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) was quickest man on Stage 5 of the 2024 Paris-Good on Thursday. He out-sprinted Mads Pedersen in Sisteron, as he did on stage 1 on Sunday, to take his second stage victory. Germany’s Pascal Ackermann (Israel Premier Tech) was third. Luke Plapp retained his general lead.
Andrea Piccolo (EF Training-Easypost) didn’t begin and Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) deserted earlier than ‘Kilometre 0’. Pierre Latour (TotalEnergies), an area of the world, attacked from the gun. He was joined by 5 different riders; team-mate Sandy Dujardin, Alexis Gougeard (Cofidis), Dries de Bondt (Decathlon-Ag2R), Mathias Norsgaard (Movistar) and Mathijs Paasschens (Lotto Dstny). The peloton allow them to journey at 2:25 till midway by means of the stage. On the primary Cat.3 climb of the day, Col de la Sausse (82.5km), Latour, a teammate of KOM chief Mathieu Burgaudeau, took the three factors. The hole was halved earlier than the second climb, Col de Peyruergue (118km), on the foot of which two extra Lotto Dstny riders; Victor Campenaerts and Pascal Eenkhooorn began to chase the break, which they caught at 116 kilometres. Latour was quickest on the prime of the climb and on the next climbs of Cote de la Rochette-du-Buis (128km) and Col de la Pigière (146.2km).
The climbs made it troublesome for a few of the sprinters, Arvid de Kleijn, winner of stage 2, and Fabio Jakobsen, winner of a stage in 2022, who have been each in hassle. Within the finale the sprinters groups, Lidl-Trek and Visma-Lease a Bike, lifted the pace. With 30km to go, Gougeard and Paasschens have been dropped from the break. Latour, who was probably the most aggressive rider of the day, was caught 5 kilometres later. The remainder of the main group have been pulled in shortly after the primary crossing of the end line and the one intermediate dash of the day. A number of makes an attempt happened, Remco Evenepoel amongst others tried to shake up the peloton unsuccessfully. A bunch dash was now on the playing cards. Lidl-Trek took management within the final kilometre however they led Mads Pedersen out somewhat too early. The previous World champion misplaced his energy and was handed by Kooij. The Dane did take the inexperienced factors jersey away from New Zealand’s Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ).
Stage winner, Olav Kooij (Visma | Lease a Bike): “It was a tough race, particularly as a result of there was a robust breakaway. As well as, we had headwind the entire day. My teammates labored very arduous within the chase and dropped me off effectively within the closing. I’m grateful to them for that. We already gained the primary stage, so it’s nice to win once more now. We had deliberate to go for a dash in the present day. It’s very good that all of it got here collectively. Within the second stage the dash didn’t go as deliberate for us, so I’m completely happy that I used to be capable of end it off once more on this stage. This win feels excellent. For me, this version of Paris-Good is already greater than profitable, however now we have different targets. Within the upcoming, harder phases we intention for outcome with Matteo Jorgensen and Wilco Kelderman.”
Total chief, Luke Plapp (Jayco AlUla): “It was good. The solar was out, and the French roads have been lovely in the present day, I actually loved it. It was a super-fast and frantic end attempting to catch the breakaway. It was a fantastic day and I actually like being in yellow. Immediately was a pleasant restoration day after a tough effort yesterday. I feel tomorrow goes to be arduous however we don’t actually know what to anticipate. Clearly, there’s going to be quite a lot of guys that wish to make up time on the GC, too. We don’t know what to anticipate any extra in biking and we’ll be prepared for something tomorrow.”
2nd on the stage, Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek): “Would I’ve achieved one thing completely different in the present day? Sure, successful. The dash went fairly effectively. I had lead-out, we did effectively. However I simply obtained beat by somebody who was sooner. It’s what it’s. Olav is simply sooner in a dash like this” “In a high-speed dash like this he’s tremendous, tremendous quick. It’s not straightforward for me. Immediately he additionally got here from the slipstream, with quite a lot of pace. I’ve no excuses: he’s simply sooner. I’m right here to win a stage. I’ve this (factors) jersey now, which is okay, however it’s not what I got here for. We maintain combating for a win, not less than for the crew. Then we’ll see in Good whether or not I nonetheless have the inexperienced.”
third on the stage, Pascal Ackermann (Israel-Premier Tech): “It was an excellent robust day in the present day. There was a big main group and behind it, it was all the time a ribbon. It was very nervous within the final kilometres. There was a climb the place everybody began attacking. That made it very troublesome. Within the run-up to the dash I used to be capable of seize Mads’ wheel. Sadly I didn’t have the legs to cross him, I went a bit too early and may have waited a bit longer. But it surely was my first dash of this season, I’m very completely happy that I may lastly take part once more. Hopefully we will do this extra usually within the coming weeks, however fortunately now we have a really quick bike with this crew. That was a lot better than lately. We have been capable of save quite a lot of vitality and we didn’t need to chase, as a result of we weren’t the favourites for the stage victory. But it surely was nonetheless a troublesome day after yesterday’s stage, which was additionally very robust.”
Paris-Good Stage 5 Outcome:
1. Olav Kooij (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike in 4:23:44
2. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek
3. Pascal Ackermann (Ger) Israel-Premier Tech
4. Sam Bennett (Irl) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
5. Danny van Poppel (Ned) BORA-hansgrohe
6. Tobias Lund Andresen (Den) dsm-firmenich PostNL
7. Matteo Trentin (Ita) Tudor
8. Laurence Pithie (NZ) Groupama-FDJ
9. Madis Mihkels (Est) Intermarché-Wanty
10. Dušan Rajović (Serb) Bahrain Victorious.
Paris-Good Total After Stage 5:
1. Luke Plapp (Aus) Jayco AlUla in 17:38:48
2. Santiago Buitrago (Col) Bahrain Victorious at 0:13
3. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates at 0:27
4. João Almeida UAE Crew Emirates at 0:29
5. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:30
6. Egan Bernal (Col) INEOS Grenadiers at 0:40
7. Chris Harper (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 0:46
8. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:52
9. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Training-EasyPost at 0:54
10. Carlos Rodríguez (Spa) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:02.
Paris-Good’24 stage 5:
Danish champion Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) had the assistance of his team-mate, Mads Pedersen, all day to steal the present between Sisteron and La Colle-sur-Loup on Friday to win the sixth Stage of Paris-Good in a three-man break. With him within the brief however gruelling final climb have been, People Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson, who completed second and third and the UAE Crew Emirates rider took again the yellow jersey that he misplaced for 2 days to Australian Luke Plapp. Jorgenson, who launched the decisive transfer within the finale, took the white jersey.
Nils Eekhoff and Tobias Lund Andresen (each dsm-firmenich-PostNL) and Silvan Dillier (Alpecin-Deceuninck) didn’t begin the stage. After 12km, Cédric Beullens (Lotto Dstny), Jonas Rutsch (EF education-Easypost) and Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies) managed to flee the peloton, however have been caught 3 kilometres later, when KOM chief Mathieu Burgaudeau (TotalEnergies) went with fellow-Frenchman Rémi Cavagna (Movistar). However the peloton, led by Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek), didn’t let anyone go.
On the foot of the primary climb of the day, Col des Lèques (Cat.2 69.8km), Christian Scaroni (Astana), second within the KOM classification, attacked on his personal, however he was caught earlier than the summit by a bunch led by Burgaudeau. A gaggle of six emerged 1km from the highest, with Scaroni, Burgaudeau, Bruno Armirail (Decathlon-Ag2R), Georg Zimmermann (Intermarché-Wanty), Michel Storer (Tudor) and Gijs Leemreize (dsm-firmenich-PostNL). Scaroni beat Burgaudeau on the prime to take 2 factors off the Frenchman’s lead. Onto the following ascent, Col de Luens (83km), the break had been joined by Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek), Cedric Beullens (Lotto Dstny), Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ) and Marco Haller (BORA-hansgrohe) and the ten lead the peloton by 2 minutes. The hole quickly decreased as Omar Fraile and Jonathan Castroviejo (INEOS Grenadiers) led the peloton at a quick tempo. On the prime, Burgaudeau led Scaroni to take again the 2 factors misplaced within the earlier climb and added another within the following Cote de la Blachette (92.6km). The hole then stabilised at round 1 minute till the Cat.2 Col de Gourdon, when INEOS Grenadiers introduced the bunch again to the main group. Burgaudeau managed to dash forward of Scaroni for five extra factors. The peloton break up in a number of teams on the descent, with all the principle favourites within the entrance 35-man bunch. On the foot of the Cote de La Colle-sur-Loup, BORA-hansgrohe upped the tempo and led out Primoz Roglič.
The 2022 Paris-Good winner launched an assault, however he was quickly caught by the opposite main favourites. In a slippery nook, stage 4 winner Santiago Buitrago crashed and suffered a mechanical which price him quite a lot of time. On the similar time, Matteo Jorgenson attacked and reached the highest on his personal. He was later joined by Skjelmose and McNulty. The three crossed the road on the intermediate dash in Tourrettes-sur-Loup in that order, with a 20 second lead over a yellow jersey group together with Roglič, Plapp, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step), Jay Vine (UAE Crew Emirates), Wilco Kelderman (Visma | Lease a Bike), Egan Bernal (INEOS-Grenadiers), Felix Gall and Aurélien Paret-Peintre (Decathlon-Ag2R), Aleksandra Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe) and Harold Tejada (Astana). The main trio have been left to battle it out for the stage victory. Jorgenson, who had achieved many of the work within the finale, was crushed by Skjelmose, whereas McNulty took again the yellow and white jersey he had misplaced to Luke Plapp for 2 days.
Stage winner and 4th general, Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek): “I’m very completely happy and stunned. I felt good all day, however it was a special occasion. You wanted some luck. The crew carried out completely in the present day. After Mads (Pedersen) was caught with the early break, he continued to work. It’s good to complete it successfully. I assumed that different classification riders corresponding to Remco (Evenepoel) or Primoz (Roglič) would shut the hole. They didn’t, so I attempted it myself. Along with Brandon I used to be capable of shut the hole. After that I used to be capable of play it effectively tactically, as a result of they have been in a greater place within the rankings. It’s not so good to win like that. The opposite boys have been stronger. I don’t suppose successful the overall classification remains to be attainable. After all, better miracles have occurred in biking. In any case, my type is nice.”
2nd on the stage and general chief, Brandon McNulty (UAE Crew Emirates): “This morning we anticipated groups to do one thing, and, in the long run, it was an aggressive race. I knew there can be assaults when the group stalled a bit after the final essential climb and that’s when it occurred. If there was one man, I knew I may work effectively with in a breakaway with aside from my teammates it was Jorgenson, so it was enjoyable, it jogged my memory of after we raced collectively as juniors. We’re in place however we nonetheless have two arduous days arising most likely with dangerous climate additionally, so we’ll need to work very arduous to defend the lead.”
Paris-Good Stage 6 Outcome:
1. Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek in 4:36:51
2. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates
3. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike
4. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:52
5. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan at 0:53
6. Aurélien Paret-Peintre (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
7. Felix Gall (Aust) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
8. Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike
9. Primož Roglič (Slo) BORA-hansgrohe
10. Egan Bernal (Col) INEOS Grenadiers.
Paris-Good Total After Stage 6:
1. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates in 22:15:58
2. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:23
3. Luke Plapp (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 0:34
4. Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek at 0:54
5. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 1:03
6. Egan Bernal (Col) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:14
7. João Almeida (Por) UAE Crew Emirates at 1:30
8. Felix Gall (Aust) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:36
9. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan at 1:37
10. Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:39.
Paris-Good’24 stage 6:
Aleksandr Vlasov gained Stage 7 on the prime of La Madone d’Utelle. The BORA-hansgrohe rider took benefit of an assault by Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step) within the finale to counter-attack and go on to win the mountain stage of Paris-Good. Evenepoel out-sprinted the group of favourites forward of Vlasov’s crew chief Primoz Roglič. Dropped within the closing kilometre, Brandon McNulty (UAE Crew Emirate) managed to save lots of his yellow and white jersey by 4 seconds over fellow-American Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike).
Arnaud Démare (Arkea-B&B Resorts), Dylan Groenewegen (Jayco-AlUla), Pascal Ackermann and Rick Zabel (Israel-Premier Tech) and Gerben Thijssen (Intermarché-Wanty) didn’t begin the stage. Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis), Johan Jacobs (Movistar) and Martijn Tusveld (dsm-firmenech-PostNL) attacked from the beginning. Sandy Dujardin (TotalEnergies), Brent Van Moer (Lotto Dstny), Gijs Leemreize (dsm-firmenech-PostNL) chased behind them. On the prime of the Cote de Gattieres (10.1km), Thomas collected the 5 factors shortly earlier than Tusveld dropped again due to a mechanical. After 35km, Thomas and Jacobs have been on their very own on the entrance with INEOS Grenadiers main the chase, 1 minute behind. In chilly and wet circumstances, a number of riders deserted: Timo Roosen (dsm-firmenech-PostNL), Pierre Latour and Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies) On the lengthy descent in the direction of Saint-Jean-la-Rivière, the Soudal-Fast Step crew of Remco Evenepoel have been main the way in which, Harold Tejada (Astana), ninth general, was stopped by a mechanical and misplaced time altering his entrance wheel. With 35km to go, Thomas determined to attend for the bunch and Jacobs was on his personal up the street. He stayed off the entrance till the climb to La Madone d’Utelle.
Evenepoel modified bikes looking forward to the ultimate ascent because the peloton trailed Jacobs by 35 seconds when it reached the beginning of the climb. The Swiss rider was caught within the first kilometre of the climb as David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) and Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) have been in hassle. Louis Vervaeke (Soudal Fast-Step) led till 8km to go, when Laurens de Plus (INEOS Grenadiers) took over. On the intermediate dash of the day (96.7km), Egan Bernal jumped to take the ten factors and 6 seconds, forward of Ilan van Wilder and Evenepoel. The Belgian champion waited till 4.4km to launch his assault, however Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson reacted. Aleksandr Vlasov noticed his probability to counter-attack and go on his personal. The battle between the GC riders resumed within the final 2 kilometres, when Evenepoel attacked once more, dropping McNulty and Bernal, however taking Roglič, Jorgenson, Buitrago and Skjelmose with him. The Belgian champion sprinted for second place forward of Roglič. McNulty crossed the road 30 seconds after Vlasov to save lots of his chief’s jersey.
Stage winner and tenth general, Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe): “I’m very completely happy to have gained right here. It’s probably the most vital WorldTour stage races. It’s additionally my coaching space and I do know the roads effectively. I’m simply tremendous completely happy. I felt good in the present day and the plan was both to go for the win with Primož or to observe assaults. However then a beneficial second introduced itself and I made a decision to go for it. The circumstances have been robust with the rain and chilly. I used to be freezing on the final two kilometres, particularly on my arms, so it’s good to have taken the win and be rewarded for all that struggling!”
Total chief and seventh on the stage, Brandon McNulty (UAE Crew Emirates): “I used to be fairly chilly and drained – it wasn’t such a protracted stage however all the time full fuel so I used to be completely happy to get by means of it. I had a little bit of a foul second within the chilly and my legs didn’t reply however I fought as arduous as I may and stored the jersey for one more day. Tomorrow will likely be a troublesome struggle and it’s been a extremely arduous race so we’ll do our greatest to defend the jersey and take it residence.”
2nd on the stage and 4th general, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step): “It wasn’t straightforward with the chilly and moist roads we had from the beginning, however I relied on an incredible crew, extremely dedicated from the start of this brief however quick stage. They paced within the valley going into the ultimate climb, the place Louis set a reasonably arduous tempo from the underside. Then Ilan took over and I made a transfer with 4 or 5 kilometres to see what would occur. A few riders reacted, then Vlasov went and the others let him go. I attacked once more inside the ultimate two kilometres to go, and from there it was full fuel to the road, the place I took second after opening my dash with 180 meters to go. It was day, now we have another stage, and the race is way from being over.”
fifth on the stage and 2nd general, Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike): “It was a day you needed to get by means of and the place I used to be capable of achieve time on Brandon. We each succeeded. I’m tremendous completely happy and prepared for the final stage of the tour, the place something can nonetheless occur. Remco was robust, however it wasn’t excessive. I may reply to all his assaults. In the long run he took some bonuses, however I had led the final kilometre to realize a while on Brandon. So sure, I think about tomorrow. Total victory in Paris-Good is feasible. I simply need to watch out.”
Paris-Good Stage 7 Outcome:
1. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe in 2:44:03
2. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:08
3. Primož Roglič (Slo) BORA-hansgrohe
4. Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek
5. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike
6. Santiago Buitrago (Col) Bahrain Victorious at 0:13
7. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates at 0:27
8. Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:31
9. Aurélien Paret-Peintre (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:36
10. Luke Plapp (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 0:40
Paris-Good Total After Stage 7:
1. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates in 25:00:28
2. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:04
3. Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek at 0:35
4. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:36
5. Luke Plapp (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 0:47
6. Primož Roglič (Slo) BORA-hansgrohe at 1:21
7. Egan Bernal (Col) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:42
8. Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:43
9. Aurélien Paret-Peintre (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:53
10. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe at 2:05.
Paris-Good’24 stage 7:
Matteo Jorgenson bridged a niche of almost twenty years in Paris-Good when he grew to become the primary American since 2006 to win the ‘Race to the Solar’ general. It was nearly a house win for the Californian, who lives in Good and trains on the roads of the 109.3km Last Stage 8. On the 5 climbs of the day, with Belgian champion Remco Evenepoel and stage 7 winner Aleksandr Vlasov, the Visma | Lease a Bike rider dropped his childhood good friend Brandon McNulty, the chief at first, to clinch the most important win of his profession thus far. Evenepoel, who shook the race with a number of assaults, sealed a promising Paris-Good with the stage win on the Promenade des Anglais.
At the beginning there have been 118 riders. David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ), Elmar Reinders (Jayco AlUla) and Madis Mikhels (Intermarché-Wanty) didn’t begin. After 4 kilometres, Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ), Victor Campenaerts (Lotto Dstny) and Johan Jacobs (Movistar) broke clear and the peloton didn’t react. They led the bunch by 2 minutes, however Pithie was dropped on the ascent of Cote de Levens (21km). Campenaerts additionally dropped Jacobs and got here excessive on his personal.
Behind; Christian Scaroni (Astana) attacked within the final kilometre of the climb to take 2 factors off KOM chief Mathieu Burgaudeau (TotalEnergies) whereas stage 1 and 5 sinner Olav Kooij deserted. On the descent, the Belgian was chased down by Laurens de Plus (INEOS Grenadiers), Bruno Armirail (Decathlon-Ag2R), Samuele Battistella (Astana), Scaroni and Jacobs. A second chase group included Ion Izagirre (Cofidis), Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious), Ewen Costiou (Arkea-B&B Resorts), Quentin Pacher (Groupama-FDJ), Harrison Sweeny (EF Training-Easypost), William Barta and Ruben Guerreiro (Movistar). The 2 teams merged at 30km. An extra group, with inexperienced jersey Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek), Gijs Leemreize (dsm-firmenich PostNL), Jakob Fuglsand and Hugo Houle (Israel-Premier Tech), was not far behind. Scaroni added three factors to his KOM tally on the Cote de Chateauneuf (37km). On the tough descent, stage 4 winner Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) and Kevin Geniets (Groupama-FDJ) have been pressured out in a crash additionally involving Carlos Rodriguez and Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers). With 65km to go, the principle contenders caught the group of chasers whereas Campenaerts carried on solo. On the Cote de Berre les Alpes, the Belgian nonetheless had a 30 second lead on the 23 man yellow jersey group, led by Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek). Scaroni once more took 3 factors to return inside two factors of Mathieu Burgaudeau within the KOM classification.
Campenaerts was caught on the Cat.1 Cote de Peille, as Remco Evenepoel attacked twice from the underside, trimming the main group all the way down to 11 riders: Evenepoel, Roglič, Vlasov, Grossschartner, McNulty, Jorgenson, Kelderman, Skjelmose, Harper, Plapp and Scaroni. Affected by his crash, Egan Bernal was in a dropped group with Felix Gall (Decathlon-Ag2R), 40 seconds down. The Belgian champion’s third assault brought about extra injury as solely Jorgenson managed to go together with him, adopted by Vlasov. However McNulty misplaced floor within the closing kilometre of the climb. On the prime of Cote de Peille, Vlasov was first forward of Jorgenson and Evenepoel as McNulty stored shedding time. Scaroni took 2 extra factors to go degree with Burgaudeau within the KOM. Evenepoel, Jorgenson and Vlasov steadily elevated their lead whereas McNulty didn’t get any help from the riders chasing with him: Skjelmose, Plapp and Scaroni. Within the intermediate dash on the Col d’Eze, the American took 6 seconds to strengthen his digital chief’s jersey forward of the Belgian champion. The main trio would battle it out for the stage win and doubtless the general victory, which regarded sure for Jorgenson. The KOM jersey was nonetheless at stake and would go to the rider first on the prime of Cote des Quatre Chemins, the final climb of the 2024 Paris-Good. Evenepoel added the KOM chief’s jersey and the inexperienced jersey to his stage win and probably the most aggressive rider on this closing stage. He additionally completed second general, 30 seconds behind Jorgenson, forward of McNulty, third at 1:47.
Stage, 2nd general, KOM and factors winner, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step): “After we arrived with that small group on Peille, I simply stated to myself I’ll attempt a few all-out assaults and see what would occur. I feel I put quite a lot of fatigue within the legs of the opposite riders, however I too suffered a bit as we went excessive of the climb. Regardless of this and the tough roads, I stored throwing in every part I had in the present day and I’m delighted with this victory, because the stage in Good is a fantastic one to win. We continued to extend our hole, and after I realised that the GC wasn’t reachable anymore, I modified my technique and centered on my dash. I’m pleased with this win and with being within the prime three after a tough week of racing. The extent right here was actually excessive, so I must be glad with this outcome. We additionally made some errors right here, however on the similar time we realized from these and we’ll be sure of not repeating them sooner or later. I had a robust crew round me and I’m assured forward of my subsequent race with the Soudal Fast-Step boys, the Basque Nation.”
Last general winner and 2nd on the stage, Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike): “I’m shaking on my legs. This victory means a lot to me. To be sincere, I by no means thought for even a second that I may win a WorldTour stage race. Nonetheless, loads has modified this yr with my transfer to Crew Visma | Lease a Bike. In each element and on each facet I can level out a distinction. It is a particular milestone in my life. It nonetheless has to sink in, as a result of I don’t fairly realise it but. I’m undoubtedly going to take pleasure in it, however I’ll maintain each toes on the bottom. Final night time I may barely catch any sleep. To be sincere, I used to be fairly nervous. For the primary time in my life I felt stress. It was a magical second to really feel so robust in the present day, alongside an amazing champion like Evenepoel. Beforehand I advised the blokes on the bus that in my view there have been three key moments within the course. In any respect three moments we have been completely positioned as a crew. I want to thank the crew from the underside of my coronary heart for all of the work up to now week. I might additionally like to show to our managing director Richard Plugge and sports activities director Merijn Zeeman. They not solely introduced me to the crew, but additionally gave me the boldness to start out because the chief in Paris-Good instantly in my first yr with the crew. It is a very particular victory. And that too so near the place I reside. I’m not going to neglect this for the remainder of my life.”
third general and fifth on the stage, Brandon McNulty (UAE Crew Emirates): “It’s a bittersweet feeling- if you happen to would have advised me at first of the week that I’d be on the rostrum I might have been tremendous completely happy as I didn’t come into the race with one of the best emotions. In the long run although when you’ve got the leaders jersey you wish to maintain it. I used to be simply lacking somewhat bit after they attacked and I held it for some time however then the hole simply grew and grew and that was it. Jorgenson is an effective good friend of mine so if there was anybody else that was to win from the opposite favourites I’m glad it was him.”
ninth on the stage and seventh general, Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers): “We have now to maintain combating. It was a pleasant week. It was very robust, however it all the time is in Paris-Good. The crew did very effectively. I feel we have been among the finest groups within the race. We must be pleased with our achievement. I felt good myself. Immediately I used to be higher than yesterday. This offers confidence for the long run. It’s just the start of the season. We have now to maintain combating. By no means surrender, take pleasure in every part you do. Thanks for all of the help!”
Paris-Good Stage 8 Outcome:
1. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step in 2:50:03
2. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike
3. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe at 0:50
4. Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek at 1:39
5. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates
6. Samuele Battistella (Ita) Astana Qazaqstan at 2:13
7. Michael Storer (Aus) Tudor
8. Felix Gall (Aust) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
9. Egan Bernal (Col) INEOS Grenadiers
10. Luke Plapp (Aus) Jayco AlUla.
Paris-Good Last Total Outcome:
1. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike in 27:50:23
2. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:30
3. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Crew Emirates at 1:47
4. Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek at 2:22
5. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe at 2:57
6. Luke Plapp (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 3:08
7. Egan Bernal (Col) INEOS Grenadiers at 4:03
8. Felix Gall (Aust) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 4:35
9. Primož Roglič (Slo) BORA-hansgrohe at 5:33
10. João Almeida (Por) UAE Crew Emirates at 6:08.
Paris-Good’24 stage 8:
Tirreno-Adriatico 2024
Jonathan Milan gained Stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday. After early escapee Jonas Abrahamsen was caught late within the stage, Milan was sooner than Jasper Philipsen and Corbin Robust. Milan can be the brand new general chief.
On the fourth day of Tirreno-Adriatico, there was a stage of 207 kilometres. There was a giant climb of the Valico di Castellucio (16.9km at 5%), however it was removed from the end. The second a part of the stage was simpler and the final kilometre and a half was uphill at 3%.
The break of the day was made up of six riders: Lorenzo Quartucci (Corratec-Vini Fantini), Davide Bais and Mirco Maestri (Polti Kometa), Alex Tolio (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè), Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility) and Alexander Kamp (Tudor). Kamp was the primary to the highest of the Valico di Castellucio. Bais was third, however took sufficient factors to take again the KOM jersey from Richard Carapaz. The utmost lead was simply over 5 minutes. Because of the work of Lidl-Trek, Soudal Fast-Step and Alpecin-Deceuninck, they’d lower than 1 minute, 30 kilometres from the end. Kamp attacked and solely Abrahamsen and Maestri may go together with him. The three crossed the road for the primary time nonetheless off the entrance, however they’d not final to the end. Abrahamsen was the final to be caught in sight of the end.
Earlier than the dash end, Tim Merlier and Mark Cavendish had already been dropped and couldn’t dash for the win. Thymen Arensman had a puncture 10 kilometres from the end, however was capable of rejoin. Tom Pidcock began a protracted dash, which pulled in Abrahamsen. Jasper Philipsen regarded like he may take the victory, however in the long run Jonathan Milan was sooner. Philipsen was second, Corbin Robust third. Biniam Girmay took fourth. Due to the bonus seconds, Milan additionally took the chief’s jersey from Juan Ayuso. The Lidl-Trek rider had completed third within the stage 1 time trial and had taken bonus seconds by ending second in stage three.
Stage winner and general chief, Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek): “It was a liberating shout on the ending line as a result of I used to be on the lookout for this victory for a few days and I made it because of an unlimited work by my crew. This victory is vital to face the classics. I’m in a interval of excellent type and now we have a robust crew for the classics with Mads [Pedersen] and [Jasper] Stuyven. However firstly I wish to end this Tirreno-Adriatico in the very best method. With all team-mates aspect by aspect, we attain one thing. In principle, we must be good daily however I would make different errors sooner or later. However we all the time attempt to enhance. Immediately’s win is the fruit of a lot work and an amazing form, completely”.
2nd on the stage, Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “I hoped to win, however in the long run Jonathan was stronger. He’s robust on a lot of these finishes, so I wish to congratulate him. The final kilometres have been up a bit, after which a spirited dash adopted.”
KOM, Davide Bais (Polti-Kometa): “It wasn’t straightforward to search out the appropriate motion this morning, my brother Mattia and naturally Mirco helped me […] I strongly need this jersey however I’ll additionally give a hand to our GC males Fabbro and Piganzoli within the subsequent two decisive racedays.”
Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 4 Outcome:
1. Jonathan Milan (Ita) Lidl-Trek in 4:56:44
2. Jasper Philipsen (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck
3. Corbin Robust (NZ) Israel-Premier Tech
4. Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermarché-Wanty
5. Axel Zingle (Fra) Cofidis
6. Marius Mayrhofer (Ger) Tudor
7. Jonas Abrahamsen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
8. Iván García Cortina (Spa) Movistar
9. Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Soudal Fast-Step
10. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain Victorious.
Tirreno-Adriatico Total After Stage 4:
1. Jonathan Milan (Ita) Lidl-Trek in 15:06:02
2. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Crew Emirates at 0:04
3. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 0:18
4. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain Victorious at 0:21
5. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:26
6. Romain Grégoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ
7. Jai Hindley (Aus) BORA-hansgrohe at 0:28
8. Neilson Powless (USA) EF Training-EasyPost at 0:30
9. Max Poole (GB) dsm-firmenich PostNL
10. Lennard Kämna (Ger) BORA-hansgrohe.
Tirreno’24 stage 4:
Jonas Vingegaard gained Stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Dane of Visma|Lease a Bike, who can be the brand new chief, attacked 29 kilometres from the end. Juan Ayuso and Jai Hindley crossed the road in second and third locations at over 1 minute.
On Friday it was the climbers’ flip for the primary time in Tirreno-Adriatico. We needed to drive from Torricella Sicura to Valle Castellana, a journey of 144 kilometres. The final 50 kilometres have been primarily in regards to the climb of the San Giacomo (11.9 km at 6.2%). After a protracted descent, it might by no means change into flat once more within the final ten kilometres.
A number one group escaped with some large names: Filippo Ganna (INEOS Grenadiers), Kasper Asgreen (Soudal Fast-Step), Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility), Simon Clarke (Israel-Premier Tech), Iván García Cortina (Movistar), Alessandro De Marchi (Jayco AlUka), Niccolò Bonifazio (Corratec-Vini Fantini), Andrea Vendrame (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Clément Davy (Groupama-FDJ) and Damien Howson (Q36.5). The peloton realised that it was a really robust eleven-man break, so Visma | Lease a Bike, UAE Crew Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers took the lead. This ensured that the main group began the climb of the San Giacomo with solely a 35 second lead. Attila Valter put the stress on, on the climb. The Hungarian caught all of the escapees one after the other, after which Ben Tulett took over.
It was clear that Visma | Lease a Bike had a plan and somewhat later there was an assault by Jonas Vingegaard. He had quite a lot of time to make up on Juan Ayuso within the common classification and so he began early. Nobody was capable of observe Vingegaard. Within the pursuit, Jai Hindley and Ben O’Connor appeared to have one of the best legs. Simply behind, Ayuso, Thymen Arensman, Cian Uijtdebroeks, Isaac del Toro and Iván Ramiro Sosa adopted. The pursuers misplaced quite a lot of floor to Vingegaard, who was flying. The Dane had a lead of 55 seconds over the chasing group on the prime of the San Giacomo. Hindley and O’Connor had now been caught and have been with a bunch of seven. Del Toro had taken the lead for Ayuso, however the Mexican didn’t make up any time. After the descent, the tempo may actually be elevated and the chasing group did work collectively, however they couldn’t get any nearer to Vingegaard. In the long run the Dane crossed the road with greater than a minute lead. He additionally took the general lead. Ayuso gained the dash for second place, simply forward of Hindley. O’Connor, Arensman and Uijtdebroeks.
Stage winner and general chief, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike): “I knew what I did earlier than Tirreno-Adriatico and that my form was good. Within the ITT, I had good energy numbers, I took my efficiency as factor. I all the time trusted myself and my crew, in any other case we wouldn’t have achieved what we did in the present day. We wished to try to the crew has been superb, Tomorrow is the massive large day however in the present day there was an opportunity too and it’s a must to take your probability when it’s there and now I’ve a stage win and the GC lead, I’m very completely happy. After Tirreno-Adriatico, I’ll do some recon of the Italian Tour de France phases. A part of the Tour de France crew is with me now however Cian [Uijtdeboreks] and Attila [Valter] will do the Giro. Whether or not it’s right here or the Giro and the Tour, we all the time have an excellent robust crew.”
2nd on the stage and general, Juan Ayuso (UAE Crew Emirates): “It wasn’t my greatest day on a motorbike however I used to be nonetheless up on the entrance and capable of be aggressive. Although Vingegaard was on a distinct degree to everybody else. Del Toro was actually spectacular, he pushed on by means of the downhill and was pushing the tempo additionally through the up and overs. I feel he was the strongest man after Vingegaard in the present day, so a giant because of him and in addition the remainder of the crew. Tomorrow will likely be one other large day so we’ll intention for a stage win, although we all know Vingegaard will likely be robust to beat.”
Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 5 Outcome:
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike in 3:28:27
2. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Crew Emirates at 1:12
3. Jai Hindley (Aus) BORA-hansgrohe
4. Ben O’Connor Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:14
5. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers
6. Cian Uijtdebroeks (Bel) Visma | Lease a Bike
7. Isaac del Toro (Mex) UAE Crew Emirates
8. Thomas Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 2:52
9. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts
10. Romain Grégoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ.
Tirreno-Adriatico Total After Stage 5:
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike in 18:34:45
2. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Crew Emirates at 0:54
3. Jai Hindley (Aus) BORA-hansgrohe at 1:20
4. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:29
5. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:32
6. Isaac del Toro (Mex) UAE Crew Emirates at 1:34
7. Cian Uijtdebroeks (Bel) Visma | Lease a Bike at 2:12
8. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 2:54
9. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain Victorious at 2:57
10. Romain Grégoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ at 3:02.
Tirreno’24 stage 5:
Jonas Vingegaard gained the mountain Stage 6 to Monte Petrano in Tirreno-Adriatico on Saturday. The Dane, who was already the general chief, pulled away from Juan Ayuso and Jai Hindley midway by means of the ultimate climb to win solo.
The penultimate day of Tirreno-Adriatico was vital for the GC favourites. The Queen stage went from Sassoferrato to the highest of Monte Petrano, a climb of 10 kilometres at 8%. Earlier than that there have been the climbs to La Forchetta (3.2km at 7.3%), Moria (2.4km at 8.5%) and Plan di Trebbio (7km at 5%). Jonas Vingegaard began the stage with a cushty lead. Juan Ayuso, second general, was 1:12 behind.
Richard Carapaz (EF Training-EasyPost) was already over 4 minutes down and was allowed into the early break. He was joined by his teammate Ben Healy, Julian Alaphilippe, Nans Peters, Michal Kwiatkowski, Axel Zingle, Iván García Cortina, Andreas Leknessund and Nikias Arndt. The lead of this group remained restricted. The peloton, led by Visma | Lease a Bike, almost caught the attackers, however because of an acceleration by Carapaz and Healy, the 9 stretched their lead once more. The lead elevated to nearly 2:30. The boys of EF Training-EasyPost had good legs, as they lengthened the lead additional. Alaphilippe, Arndt, Peters, Kwiatkowski, Zingle have been caught 30 kilometres from the end. Healy, Carapaz, Leknessund and García Cortina held on a bit longer. Juan Ayuso, within the peloton, suffered a puncture at a foul time because the race hit the climb to Moria. Fortuitously he rapidly obtained a brand new wheel and managed to return with the assistance of Alessandro Covi. Healy had gave up on the entrance. Carapaz and Leknessund have been on their very own and nonetheless had 2 minutes on the peloton with 25 kilometres from the end, with Monte Petrano nonetheless to return. On the primary stretches of the Monte Petrano, Carapaz jumped away from Leknessund. His lead on the foot was simply over 1 minute, this was not going to be sufficient because of BORA-hansgrohe chasing. The Ecuadorian was caught 6 kilometres from the highest. Jonas Vingegaard, Juan Ayuso and Jai Hindley had attacked.
Shortly after Carapaz was caught, Vingegaard attacked. Ayuso sat on his wheel and managed to carry on for some time, however in the long run he needed to let go and fall again to Hindley. The 2 noticed Vingegaard journey away. Behind them a bunch fashioned with Cian Uijtdebroeks, Thymen Arensman, Tom Pidcock, Ben O’Connor, Lennard Kämna and Isaac Del Toro, the Mexican had come again from behind. The Mexican then began chasing Ayuso and Hindley within the closing kilometres. This was all occurring behind Vingegaard, who was capable of take it straightforward within the finale. He crossed the end line with a lead of almost 30 seconds. With one flat stage to go, the general victory might be within the bag. The battle for second place; Ayuso gained the dash from Hindley. Ten seconds later, Del Toro was fourth, Tom Pidcock was fifth.
Stage winner and general chief, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike): “We all the time wish to win. Immediately, we needed to journey behind the breakaway as a result of [Richard] Carapaz was not too far down on GC. We needed to be cautious. Then, when the possibility is there why not going for a stage win. The biking season isn’t solely in regards to the Tour de France. Higher try to win some races now. Final yr I used to be on a good condition in March too however I didn’t carry out as effectively due to different issues. Two years in the past, I used to be sick in March and I used to be nonetheless capable of construct up for July. I all the time regarded as much as Alberto Contador. His method of racing and his fashion have been inspirational for me, so I wish to win Tirreno-Adriatico like he did [in 2014].”
2nd on the stage, 2nd general, Maglia Ciclamino and Maglia Bianca, Juan Ayuso (UAE Crew Emirates): “I’m the primary human on this race. Jonas Vingegaard is at one other degree proper now. I felt somewhat bit higher in the present day than yesterday so I attempted to observe his wheel when he went. Everyone may see that I exploded however I attempted. I attempted to go for the stage win however it was unattainable. Nonetheless, I improved from yesterday. I’m heading in the right direction. I didn’t dash for the second place for the Maglia Ciclamino, I sprinted for the place of first human. Jai Hindley can be among the finest riders on the earth so it was vital to beat him on the road. I all the time attempt to do my greatest. It’s a pleasant feeling to put on the Maglia Ciclamino, however tomorrow being a sprinters’ stage, I’ll most likely lose it to a sprinter however it’ll be a pleasant day using on this jersey.”
Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 6 Outcome:
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike in 4:31:57
2. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Crew Emirates at 0:26
3. Jai Hindley (Aus) BORA-hansgrohe
4. Isaac del Toro (Mex) UAE Crew Emirates at 0:36
5. Thomas Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 0:42
6. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
7. Lennard Kämna (Ger) BORA-hansgrohe at 0:46
8. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers
9. Cian Uijtdebroeks (Bel) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:48
10. Wout Poels (Ned) Bahrain Victorious at 1:14.
Tirreno-Adriatico Total After Stage 6:
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike in 23:06:32
2. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Crew Emirates at 1:24
3. Jai Hindley (Aus) BORA-hansgrohe at 1:52
4. Isaac del Toro (Mex) UAE Crew Emirates at 2:20
5. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 2:24
6. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 2:25
7. Cian Uijtdebroeks (Bel) Visma | Lease a Bike at 3:10
8. Lennard Kämna (Ger) BORA-hansgrohe at 4:02
9. Thomas Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 4:05
10. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 4:24.
Tirreno’24 stage 6:
Jonathan Milan gained the Last Stage 7 of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Italian, who additionally gained stage 4, beat Alexander Kristoff, Davide Cimolai and Jasper Philipsen in a bunch dash. The general victory went to Jonas Vingegaard, who confronted no hazard within the final stage.
The ultimate stage of Tirreno-Adriatico began and completed in San Benedetto del Tronto, over a distance of 154 kilometres. The beginning of the stage was fairly hilly, however the 5 ending circuits have been flat and on huge roads. So there was little probability of an upset for chief, Jonas Vingegaard.
A robust main group fashioned within the opening a part of the stage. Ben Healy (EF Training-EasyPost) was there once more and this time the Irishman had his teammate Georg Steinhauser, Luke Rowe (INEOS Grenadiers), Alessandro De Marchi (Jayco AlUla), Antonio Tiberi and Damiano Caruso (each Bahrain Victorious) with him. The six by no means obtained greater than a 2 minute lead, because the peloton stored them inside vary. The sprinter’s groups, particularly Lidl-Trek, Alpecin-Deceuninck and Uno-X Mobility did all of the work. At one level they diminished the distinction to lower than 20 seconds, however this was too early advert they have been allowed extra time once more. At the beginning of the final lap, with 14 kilometres to go, the break was in hassle. The groups then began to organize for the dash.
At the beginning of the ultimate kilometre, the boys of Uno-X Mobility had management. Søren Wærenskjold took a niche on the entrance. The robust Norwegian continued on his personal and tried to shock the sprinters. However because of the work of Simone Consonni, his teammate Jonathan Milan was nonetheless in place to dash for the win. The Italian fought off Jasper Philipsen. Alexander Kristoff was second, forward of Davide Cimolai. Jasper Philipsen crossed the road in fourth.
Stage winner, Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek): “This victory is particular as a result of it was a tough and hard day. Simone Consonni and the remainder of the crew did an amazing job for me so I’m completely happy to complete it off and take my second win in Tirreno-Adriatico. It’s been very troublesome to catch the UnoX rider [Soren Waerenskjold] within the final kilometre. However truly it’s been arduous for the reason that begin of the race and that’s what makes it the quickest ever stage of Tirreno-Adriatico.”
Last general winner, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike): “I’ve to say it as soon as once more: the blokes did an excellent job to maintain me out of hassle. It was actual racing in pursuit of the main group, so it was vital to remain centered. It ended up being one other robust day, however we have been capable of defend the jersey with verve. I’m very pleased with the trophy. In any case, it is among the most iconic trophies you possibly can win in biking. I sit up for giving it a pleasant place in my home quickly. The general victory in Tirreno – Adriatico belongs within the record of my most lovely victories.”
2nd general, Juan Ayuso (UAE Crew Emirates): “I feel basically it was an excellent week for us. We gained a stage after which 2nd and 4th within the GC, twice 2nd place and the crew classification additionally. None of us had any severe crashes both which was a blessing contemplating the climate. We will take quite a lot of confidence from the outcomes this week and are motivated for the following races.”
third general, Jai Hindley (BORA-hansgrohe): “As a crew, we might be pleased with the efficiency this week. It was good to journey with a few of the boys from the Giro 2022 crew once more. We loved ourselves. We gave it every part and we might be pleased with making the ultimate prime 3. We don’t have any regrets. We gave all of it yesterday. Jonas [Vingegaard] was simply on one other degree, that is how it’s. I’m pleased with my efficiency and the way in which the entire crew rode. It was the primary large purpose of the yr and it’s a reasonably large confidence booster for the even greater targets arising.”
2nd on the stage, Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility): “Possibly I began somewhat too early. I used to be on Jonathan Milan’s wheel, however simply after we wished to start out, I got here into the wind a bit. I assumed: I higher begin now than sit right here within the wind. With rather less headwind which may have labored (Søren Wærenskjold’s assault)… We have been a bit too removed from the entrance, it was nonetheless a protracted ending straight. That’s why I let him go. It was a little bit of chaos after that.”
Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 7 Outcome:
1. Jonathan Milan (Ita) Lidl-Trek in 3:15:51
2. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
3. Davide Cimolai (Ita) Movistar
4. Jasper Philipsen (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck
5. Stanisław Aniołkowski (Pol) Cofidis
6. Amaury Capiot (Bel) Arkéa-B&B Resorts
7. Andrea Vendrame (Ita) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
8. Giovanni Lonardi (Ita) Polti Kometa
9. Clément Venturini (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts
10. Enrico Zanoncello (Ita) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè.
Tirreno-Adriatico Last Total Outcome:
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike in 26:22:23
2. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Crew Emirates at 1:24
3. Jai Hindley (Aus) BORA-hansgrohe at 1:52
4. Isaac del Toro (Mex) UAE Crew Emirates at 2:20
5. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 2:24
6. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 2:25
7. Cian Uijtdebroeks (Bel) Visma | Lease a Bike at 3:10
8. Lennard Kämna (Ger) BORA-hansgrohe at 4:02
9. Thomas Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 4:05
10. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 4:24.
Tirreno’24 stage 7:
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas 2024
The First Stage of the Vuelta Extremadura was gained by the Canadian, Olivia Baril of Movistar. Brodie Chapman and Mareille Meijering completed second and third.
The 91.7 kilometre opening stage of the Spanish stage race went up and down all day. The ultimate was additionally robust, with a troublesome closing kilometre. On the end it was the Canadian Baril, who races for Movistar, who had one of the best legs. This was Baril’s second victory of the season. Two seconds after Baril, a big group crossed the end line. This consists of Chapman, Meijering and the returning Van Dijk. The Lidl-Trek rider completed her first race after changing into a mom, comfortably in fifth place.
Stage winner and general chief, Olivia Baril (Movistar): “After all, a incredible day. My teammates have labored very arduous; If you thought they could have a tougher time or let up, they got here again in, they usually made issues very straightforward for me. A brutal collective effort, another victory for the crew and some bonus seconds that can turn out to be useful. I feel we managed to deal with your entire stage effectively. Being a 2.2 race, there have been no radios and everybody needed to talk very effectively. We have now all the time been in cost, now we have coordinated effectively… The reality is that I might not change something now we have achieved in the present day. Excellent. It’s a brief race, three days, brief phases, with the mountains tomorrow in Villuercas and the time trial as key days, so taking these few seconds provides me foothold for the overall classification. I’m going to need to undergo loads these couple of days and provides my greatest, however I do know it’s going to be value it.”
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas Stage 1 Outcome:
1. Olivia Baril (Can) Movistar in 2:27:20
2. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Lidl-Trek at 0:02
3. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar
4. Catalina Anais Soto (Chil) Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi
5. Ellen van Dijk (Ned) Lidl-Trek
6. Elisabeth Ebras (Est) UAE Growth Crew
7. Paula Patiño (Col) Movistar
8. Mikayla Harvey (NZ) UAE Growth Crew
9. Karolina Perekitko (Pol) Winspace
10. Maurène Trégouët (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts.
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas Total After Stage 1:
1. Olivia Baril (Can) Movistar in 2:27:04
2. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Lidl-Trek at 0:12
3. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar at 0:14
4. Paula Patiño (Col) Movistar at 0:16
5. Ainara Albert (Spa) Massi-Baix Ter
6. Jelena Erić (Serb) Movistar at 0:17
7. Izzy Sharp (GB) Lidl-Trek
8. Catalina Anais Soto (Chil) Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi at 0:18
9. Ellen van Dijk (Ned) Lidl-Trek
10. Elisabeth Ebras (Est) UAE Growth Crew.
Extremadura’24 stage 1:
Mareille Meijering has gained the Second Stage of the Vuelta Extremadura Féminas (UCI 2.2). The Dutch girl from Movistar took the assault within the closing descent and stayed forward of climber Gaia Realini. Due to her stage victory, Meijering can be the brand new chief within the common classification.
There was fairly a little bit of climbing in stage two of the Vuelta Extremadura Féminas. On the lengthy, closing climb of the day, Meijering managed to carry on in a robust main group, together with prime favorite Gaia Realini. Meijering got here into the lead with the Italian pocket climber and put her beneath stress within the closing descent. The Dutchman managed to get away after which held on till the end.
The 28-year-old Meijering, who had already sprinted to 3rd place within the punchy opening stage, ultimately gained with a 22 second lead over Realini. She additionally took over the chief’s jersey from Olivia Baril, who completed seventh at one minute and fifty seconds. Tomorrow the final task of the three-day stage race awaits: a 17.2 kilometre time trial to and from Zafra. Meijering defends a lead of thirty seconds over Realini. Océane Mahé (Arkéa-B&B Resorts) is third within the rating, 49 seconds behind Meijering. The Vuelta Extremadura Féminas can be partly devoted to the return of Ellen van Dijk. The Lidl-Trek rider, who gave start to her son Faas in November 2023, did vital work for her crew in Saturday’s stage. Finally, she completed fifteenth, two minutes and 43 seconds behind Meijering.
Stage winner and general chief, Mareille Meijering (Movistar): “It’s unbelievable. First victory, an enormous congratulations, after an excellent arduous day, with unbelievable work from the crew. A crew effort… a really completely happy day. Midway by means of the race We have been one group forward with Paula (Patiño), who was already doing effectively within the common classification, however we wished to play our tips, search superiority, and being two forward was even higher. Jorge (Sanz) requested Sheyla (Gutiérrez) advised me to assault, we moved after which I attempted to observe a relentless tempo to get forward. I needed to give one final push to lastly shut the hole and I nearly thought I wouldn’t make it, as a result of that stretch of climb was coming to an finish… I needed to take a deep breath, give a voice to Paula who was forward, she relaxed and I used to be capable of enter. From there, breathe, drink one thing and take into consideration the tip. We knew that Gaia (Realini, Lidl-Trek) is nice climber, and I actually thought the ultimate climb was going to be extra demanding. We wished to place her beneath stress on the descent, the place we thought she may present weak point, and after I regarded again at one level on the descent I noticed that there was a small hole and I continued pushing. I’m coming from a troublesome 2023 because of accidents and having the ability to face this yr at 100% well being, with out issues, has given me all of the morale. Now it’s time to struggle within the time trial. Within the Netherlands I already coated some fairly a couple of years in the past, however now with this Canyon Speedmax chrono, which will likely be a lot sooner, I’m positive I’m doing a lot better.”
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas Stage 2 Outcome:
1. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar in 2:22:50
2. Gaia Realini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 0:22
3. Océane Mahé (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 0:39
4. Karolina Perekitko (Pol) Winspace at 0:41
5. Paula Patiño (Col) Movistar
6. Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset (Nor) Crew Coop-Repsol
7. Olivia Baril (Can) Movistar at 1:50
8. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Lidl-Trek at 1:56
9. Mikayla Harvey (NZ) UAE Growth Crew
10. Sara Martín (Spa) Movistar at 1:58.
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas Total After Stage 2:
1. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar in 4:49:58
2. Gaia Realini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 0:30
3. Océane Mahé (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 0:49
4. Paula Patiño (Col) Movistar at 0:52
5. Karolina Perekitko (Pol) Winspace
6. Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset (Nor) Crew Coop-Repsol at 0:53
7. Olivia Baril (Can) Movistar at 1:43
8. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Lidl-Trek at 2:04
9. Mikayla Harvey (NZ) UAE Growth Crew at 2:10
10. Sara Martín (Spa) Movistar at 2:11.
Extremadura’24 stage 2:
Mareille Meijering is the ultimate general winner of the Vuelta Extremadura Féminas 2024. The Dutch rider of the Movistar crew began the ultimate Time Trial Stage 3 of 17.2 kilometres as chief and completed 1:44 down on stage winner Ellen van Dijk. Meijering gained by 35 seconds forward of Gaia Realini and 44 over Brodie Chapman.
The final stage of the three-day Vuelta Extremadura Féminas was a 17.2 kilometre time trial, beginning and ending in Zafra, all on flat roads. The general chief, Mareille Meijering had a 30 second lead over the Italian Gaia Realini. Océane Mahé (Arkéa-B&B Resorts) was third at 49 seconds behind Meijering. Meijering completed seventh in opposition to the clock, which was greater than sufficient to win the race general. She was sooner than Realini, so there was no drawback for the general.
The time trial was gained by Ellen van Dijk. The 37year-old rider, who grew to become a mom for the primary time 5 months in the past, was 24 seconds sooner than her Australian teammate Brodie Chapman. Stina Kagevi was third at 1:06. Van Dijk moved as much as sixth on the ultimate general standings. Her subsequent race is the Tour de Normandie Féminin (March 14 to 17). She is going to then journey her first Traditional: Gent-Wevelgem. She might also journey the Tour of Flanders (March 31) and Paris-Roubaix (April 6), that’s not confirmed but.
Last general winner and seventh on the stage, Mareille Meijering (Movistar): “It has been an unbelievable weekend. My first victory as an expert, my first GC victory later… It’s a essential step ahead, and I hope many extra will come after this. It has been very arduous; you already know that point trials all the time require the utmost of a myself, and though I had a substantial benefit within the common classification, I needed to give my greatest, with out occupied with the climate or another issue. It rained somewhat on the finish, however aside from the final corners inside Zafra, I may deal with myself effectively. On the radio they advised me that Gaia (Realini) had lower one thing again within the first half, however there have been solely seven kilometres left and I knew I may handle that lead and make sure that general.”
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas Stage 3 Outcome:
1. Ellen van Dijk (Ned) Lidl-Trek in 22:49
2. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Lidl-Trek at 0:24
3. Stina Kagevi (Swe) Crew Coop-Repsol at 1:06
4. Maëva Squiban (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 1:13
5. Aileen Schweikart (Ger) Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi at 1:33
6. Olivia Baril (Can) Movistar at 1:38
7. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar at 1:44
8. Sara Martín (Spa) Movistar at 1:46
9. Izzy Sharp (GB) Lidl-Trek
10. Lotte Claes (Bel) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 1:47
Vuelta Extremadura Féminas Last Total Outcome:
1. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar in 5:14:31
2. Gaia Realini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 0:35
3. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Lidl-Trek at 0:44
4. Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset (Nor) Crew Coop-Repsol at 1:00
5. Océane Mahé (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 1:08
6. Ellen van Dijk (Ned) Lidl-Trek at 1:13
7. Olivia Baril (Can) Movistar at 1:37
8. Stina Kagevi (Swe) Crew Coop-Repsol at 1:52
9. Paula Patiño (Col) Movistar at 1:59
10. Sara Martín (Spa) Movistar at 2:13.
Extremadura’24 stage 3:
Miron Ronde van Drenthe 2024
Lorena Wiebes gained the Ronde van Drenthe, a WorldTour one-day occasion, for the fourth time in a row. The Dutch rider was the quickest of a thinned out peloton on the VAM mountain. Elisa Balsamo was second and a really energetic Puck Pieterse third.
The boys’s Ronde van Drenthe was canceled this yr because of ‘rising prices and security issues’, however the ladies’s race was run on Sunday, though the route was modified. After the beginning in Beilen, the course went straight to the VAM mountain and the Atteropad, Mount VAM Pad and the Dak van Drenthe. These climbs have been the principle obstacles of the 30 kilometre circuit, which needed to be ridden 5 occasions. The Atteropad and the VAM mountain needed to be climbed a sixth time to the end, for 160 kilometres of racing.
The beginning was quick, as a result of wind, this brought about some splits within the peloton, however there was no actual break. After 50 kilometres, Valerie Demey went solo and had a lead of 1:30. Because of some accelerations within the peloton, Demey’s lead decreased, however 45 kilometres from the end, the VolkerWessels rider had constructed up her lead once more to over 1 minute. The pace behind her then actually elevated. Very quickly the peloton, which had significantly shrunk because of many dropped riders, closed Demey down. At 38 kilometres out, the race actually began. It was Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) who obtained issues going. On the penultimate climb of the Atteropad she was within the lead and accelerated on Mount VAM. In direction of the Dak van Drenthe she took extra time. She was ultimately joined by seven others.
Pieterse was accompanied by her teammate Kristina Schweinberger, Charlotte Kool, Pfeiffer Georgi (each dsm-firmenich PostNL), Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek), Alice Towers (Canyon//SRAM), Christine Majerus and prime favorite Lorena Wiebes (each SD Worx-Protime). They gained about 20 seconds on the chasing group. The race was so quick that there was a regrouping 19 kilometres from the end, the place it stayed collectively to the final time up the VAM mountain. There was a really small assault once more from Pieterse, however in any other case nothing occurred till the beginning of the climb. The sprinter’s groups all fashioned a practice. SD Worx was in place for a very long time, however earlier than the final bend in the direction of the VAM they misplaced some floor. Majerus introduced Wiebes ahead simply in time. There was additionally Puck Pieterse, Elisa Balsamo and Charlotte Kool. Majerus nonetheless had one thing left on the Atteropad and took on the lead-out for Wiebes. When the SD Worx sprinter began to climb the cobblestones, Balsamo was nonetheless in her wheel, however she couldn’t come previous. Wiebes gained for the fourth time in Drenthe. Balsamo completed second by a number of bike lengths, Pieterse completed somewhat additional again in third.
Race winner, Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime): “That is one in all my favorite races. Issues didn’t go effectively in 2019, however they’ll once more from 2021 onwards. Immediately the crimson carpet was laid out for me by Christine Majerus. I began my dash in entrance of the cobblestones and instantly created a niche. That was nice. At first I assumed that was the decisive transfer. Then we needed to be cautious to not be stunned by the wind. Who did I have a look at within the final kilometre? My very own lead-out. No, Charlotte Kool and Elisa Balsamo are additionally quick ladies, however such an uphill dash is all the time completely different. We have now made clear agreements in the present day. I stated beforehand that I wished to win this race.”
Miron Ronde van Drenthe Outcome:
1. Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime
2. Elisa Balsamo (Ita) Lidl-Trek
3. Puck Pieterse (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck
4. Letizia Paternoster (Ita) Liv AlUla Jayco
5. Victoire Berteau (Fra) Cofidis
6. Vittoria Guazzini (Ita) FDJ-SUEZ
7. Maria Giulia Confalonieri (Ita) Uno-X Mobility
8. Christine Majerus (Lux) SD Worx-Protime
9. Pfeiffer Georgi (GB) dsm-firmenich PostNL
10. Charlotte Kool (Ned) dsm-firmenich PostNL.
Drenthe’24:
Primoz Roglič Provides Two Ardennes Classics to His Race Program
Primoz Roglič has added two Ardennes Classics to his race schedule: Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
After Paris-Good, Roglič will tackle the Tour of the Basque Nation (April 1-6). That is adopted by Flèche Wallonne (April 17) and Liège-Bastogne-Liège (April 21). The Slovenian gained Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2020 and was second within the 2021 Flèche Wallonne.
Primoz Roglič’s Race Programme:
03-03 – 10-03 Paris-Good
01-04 – 06-04 Itzulia Basque Nation
17-04 La Flèche Wallonne
21-04 Liège-Bastogne-Liège
02-06 – 09-06 Criterium du Dauphine
29-06 – 21-07 Tour de France.
Two Classics for Roglič:
Mark Cavendish and Michael Mørkøv Outdoors of the Time Restrict in Tirreno-Adriatico
Mark Cavendish and Michael Mørkøv didn’t end inside the time restrict on stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico. The 2 riders of Astana Qazaqstan crossed the road greater than half-hour after stage winner Jonas Vingegaard.
Cavendish and Mørkøv have been in 32 minutes and 38 seconds after Vingegaard on the end in Valle Castellana. The Briton and the Dane have been exterior the time restrict and have been pressured to drop out of the Italian stage race. Tirreno-Adriatico was not a hit for Cavendish. The previous World champion wasn’t in competition for victory on any of the stage. Cavendish has taken one win to this point this yr, a stage within the Tour of Colombia.
Cavendish and Mørkøv on the end of Tirreno stage 5:
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado Has to Relaxation for a Few Weeks
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado could have to take a relaxation from coaching for the following weeks. The 25 year-old Dutch girl is affected by a stress damage to her sacrum, a results of overtraining, her Fenix-Deceuninck crew introduced by way of social media.
Alvarado won’t journey her bike for the following few weeks earlier than she will take into consideration biking once more. Till then, the cyclo-cross rider will do stabilisation workouts and aqua coaching. The Rotterdam native with Dominican roots first suffered from bodily issues through the busy Christmas and New 12 months interval. Firstly of January, she needed to abandon the Hexia Cross Gullegem because of again ache. Within the following weeks, Alvarado continued to undergo from again issues and was not capable of attain her perfect degree.
Alvarado did take the ultimate general victories within the World Cup and Superprestige cyclo-cross collection. She additionally completed fourth on the Nationwide Championships in Hoogeveen and fourth on the World Championships in Tábor. After the Superprestige in Middelkerke, she determined to finish her 2023/24 cyclo-cross season somewhat sooner than deliberate.
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado has to take relaxation:
Damage Forces Marc Soler Out of Paris-Good
Marc Soler began the fourth stage of Paris-Good on Wednesday, however failed to complete on the prime of Mont Brouilly. The 30 year-old Spaniard had abandon because of bodily discomfort.
UAE Crew Emirates made an announcement on Soler’s situation: “Marc suffered a quadriceps contusion after coming into contact along with his handlebars earlier than the beginning of the second stage,” defined crew physician Adrian Rotunno. “He did his greatest to proceed within the subsequent phases, however sadly the damage worsened and he was not capable of proceed racing. Marc is now going residence for additional examination and focuses on his rehabilitation.”
For UAE Crew Emirates, Soler’s retirement is a giant loss. After three phases, the climber was nonetheless in good condition within the common classification and will look to closing general putting. Six years in the past, Soler gained the ‘Race to the Solar’ general, forward of Simon Yates and Gorka Izagirre.
Soler out of Paris-Good:
Max Poole Breaks Elbow in Tirreno-Adriatico
Max Poole broke his elbow in a crash through the sixth stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. The 21 year-old British climber was unable to proceed after his crash and was taken to hospital and can endure surgical procedure.
Poole hit the street on the Queen stage of Tirreno-Adriatico on Saturday and he was transported to the closest hospital for additional medical examinations. “These medical checks within the hospital confirmed that Max suffers from a fracture in his elbow and abrasions on his leg. An operation awaits him. Max will take time to get well earlier than getting again on the bike to coach and race. Heal rapidly, Max!”, the Dutch crew stated by way of social media.
For Poole, Tirreno-Adriatico was his second race of 2024. The climber began his season within the UAE Tour, the place he completed seventh general. He already confirmed nice issues final yr. In 2023, he was 4th within the Excursions of Romandie and Hungary, eleventh within the Tour of the Alps and thirteenth within the Critérium du Dauphiné. The dsm-firmenich PostNL crew additionally misplaced Bardet in Tirreno-Adriatico, affected by concussion. In Paris-Good, because of sickness and withdrawals, there are solely two riders of dsm-firmenich PostNL nonetheless within the race.
Max Poole out for a while:
David Gaudu Out of Paris-Good
David Gaudu was second within the ‘Race to the Solar’ final yr, however he crashed on the fourth stage to Mont Brouilly. Gaudu has been struggling an excessive amount of from the after-effects of that crash, reported hisGroupama-FDJ crew.
“David Gaudu won’t begin the ultimate stage of Paris-Good on Sunday, after he crashed on Wednesday through the stage to Mont Brouilly,” the crew introduced on X (Twitter). “He’ll now relaxation for a couple of days and in addition endure some medical examinations.”
Gaudu began his residence race with excessive expectations, after ending second general final yr, behind Tadej Pogačar, however forward of Jonas Vingegaard. The Frenchmanexpected extra from his first races in 2024. Gaudu began with sixth place within the Traditional Var, however didn’t present a lot in a wet version of O Gran Camiño, 18th closing general. Gaudu’s subsequent race must be the Tour of the Basque Nation (April 1-6).
Gaudu out of Paris-Good:
Caleb Ewan Leaves Tirreno-Adriatico with Abdomen Issues
Caleb Ewan couldn’t begin the ultimate stage of Tirreno-Adriatico on Sunday. The quick Australian failed to succeed in the end of the Queen stage on Saturday on Monte Petrano. Ewan has been scuffling with abdomen issues in current days, reported Jayco AlUla.
Tirreno-Adriatico was not a hit for Ewan. The 29 year-old was unable to compete for victory in any stage. Ewan gained the opening stage of the Tour of Oman in early February and gained the Australian criterium championship in January, however this isn’t a UCI victory. That Ewan needed to retire with abdomen issues is a serious blow to his preparation per week earlier than Milan-Sanremo. The sprinter has set his sights on La Primavera once more this season. Ewan has stood on the rostrum of the Italian Traditional, as he completed 2nd in 2018 and 2021. Jayco AlUla’s different attainable chief for Milan-Sanremo, Michael Matthews, can be struggling along with his well being. The Australian was third on the Through Roma in 2015 and 2020, needed to retire from Paris-Good a couple of days in the past because of abdomen and intestinal complaints.
Ewan out of Tirreno:
Chris Froome Injured in Tirreno-Adriatico
Chris Froome won’t be a part of the Tirreno-Adriatico peloton. The four-time Tour winner of Israel-Premier Tech has a fractured scaphoid. Froome crashed on the second stage and an X-ray initially revealed nothing damaged, so Froome continued to race within the third and fourth phases.
After stage 4 Froome had an MRI scan, this confirmed a fracture in his hand. Froome will now seek the advice of an area specialist, who will draw up a restoration plan and resolve whether or not surgical procedure is important. Tirreno-Adriatico was Froome’s second stage race of the season after the Tour du Rwanda.
No luck for Froome:
Toon Aerts Can Practice Once more After his Nostril Operation
Toon Aerts gained’t want a lot time to get well from his nostril operation final Monday. He’ll resume coaching once more subsequent Saturday. “Then I didn’t do something for 2 weeks. That’s good,” stated the Deschacht-Hens-Maes rider to Sporza.
Aerts has no ache in his nostril. “Because of my clogged sinuses and headache, I nonetheless need to watch out,” stated Aerts, who crashed within the closing cyclo-cross in Oostmalle (25 February) and broke his nostril. The cross in Oostmalle was his third race since his doping suspension expired. In his comeback races he completed fourth within the Precise Cross Sint-Niklaas, and a day later he additionally completed fourth within the X2O Trofee Brussels.
Final Monday’s operation went easily, stated Aerts. “I used to be solely asleep for fifteen minutes. I really feel like I’ve a chilly, however that’s due to the blood in my sinuses,” he stated. “I ought to truly be capable to sit on the bike already, as a result of I’ve no ache. Nonetheless, I’ll wait somewhat longer, as a result of I nonetheless have to concentrate as a result of clogged sinuses and complications.”
Aerts advised WielerFlits, shortly earlier than his comeback, that he needs to take part in a couple of street races this spring. The unique plan was for him to take part within the GP Vermarc on March 10, however that can now be too early. The Belgian nonetheless has sufficient time to organize for the Belgian Gravel championships on Might 1st. “I’ll journey a lot of gravel races from the tip of April and people will actually be a precedence,” Aerts stated.
Profitable operation for Toon Aerts:
Visma | Lease a Bike Needs Cian Uijtdebroeks to “Keep Beneath the Radar”
Cian Uijtdebroeks was using Tirreno-Adriatico alongside Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard, after beforehand additionally competing within the O Gran Camiño with the Dane. A acutely aware transfer by the Visma Lease a Bike crew, which needs to let him develop within the shadows.
“Within the Giro, for instance, he’s additionally at first with Wout van Aert. Not all eyes and stress will likely be on Cian,” sports activities director Maarten Wynants defined to Het Laatste Nieuws. “We consider he can develop on this method. We have now excessive expectations for him and he has excessive expectations for himself. Up to now it appears to be like excellent.”
The crew doesn’t wish to rush the younger Belgian too rapidly, as he’s nonetheless solely 21. This season, the crew’s ambitions stay modest. “2024 is the one yr during which he can nonetheless stay considerably beneath the radar. It could be a disgrace if he didn’t take full benefit of this. We attempt to remind him to not put an excessive amount of stress on himself. Take the Giro, the place Pogačar is the highest favorite. Cian can even go into hiding there a bit. There will likely be loads of years to return the place he would be the favorite and the chief.”
Within the Tour of Catalonia, Uijtdebroeks has a primary private purpose, alongside fellow chief Sepp Kuss. “He’s nonetheless very younger, there isn’t any rush,” added DS, Grischa Niermann. “It’s not like we count on him to win a Grand Tour this yr. Hopefully sooner or later. He has the potential. Whether or not it’ll occur is one other query. It is rather vital for the Belgians to offer him a while.”
In O Gran Camiño, Uijtdebroeks spoke in regards to the stress from the surface world. “It’s nonetheless relaxed now,” the Belgian advised WielerFlits in Galicia. “I would like and need to carry out quickly. I want that too, however it doesn’t really feel like stress.”
Cian Uijtdebroeks staying within the shadows:
Damage Issues for Alpecin-Deceuninck: Gogl, Groves and Kragh Andersen all Not at 100%
The Belgian Alpecin-Deceuninck crew is scuffling with accidents. Michael Gogl, Søren Kragh Andersen and Kaden Groves are all having issues, though Groves remains to be racing.
Michael Gogl didn’t begin the third stage of Tirreno-Adriatico on Wednesday. The 30 year-old Austrian is affected by a knee damage and has gone to Herentals for a medical examination. He gained’t now journey his bike till not less than Sunday.
Søren Kragh Andersen suffered from knee ache initially of February and needed to miss per week of coaching. “In the long run, the answer was easy. I stored making a flawed motion in my pedal stroke. We needed to modify a couple of small issues for that. I’ve excessive hopes that issues will prove effectively and I will likely be freed from the ache.” The classics specialist made his 2024 debut in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, however was pressured to overlook Le Samyn and Paris-Good. “Søren suffered from iliotibial friction syndrome (a grievance attributable to overexertion) and didn’t take part in Paris-Good as deliberate. He hopes to be slot in time for the classics,” Alpecin-Deceuninck introduced.
The Australian sprinter, Kaden Groves, was using Paris-Good final week. “Kaden is simply not utterly match after hitting his knee in opposition to his handlebars throughout coaching. He suffered a bruise. That is taking extra time than anticipated,” the crew stated.
Jasper Philipsen additionally crashed on Wednesday within the finale of the third stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Belgian took too many dangers within the final nook, inflicting him to crash. Fortuitously for Philipsen, it wasn’t too dangerous. “The injury isn’t too dangerous, simply an abrasion on the elbow,” he stated after the end.
Jasper Philipsen and Soren Kragh Andersen each injured:
Pink Bull Will likely be a Named Jersey Sponsor of BORA-hansgrohe From the Tour de France Onwards
Pink Bull will change into a brand new title sponsor of BORA-hansgrohe from the 2024 Tour de France, La Gazetta dello Sport studies.
Firstly of this yr, Pink Bull completely joined the WorldTeam. On the finish of final yr, the vitality drink producer took a majority stake of 51% in Ralph Denk’s firm, who owns and runs the crew, however they needed to look forward to approval from the Austrian Competitors Authority. They got the go forward in January.
Because the UCI guidelines enable three title sponsors, BORA and hansgrohe can even stay a part of the crew title. They will need to have already agreed to the addition of Pink Bull within the crew title and on the shirt. Within the run-up to the Tour de France, the crew’s new id and hues will likely be introduced, primarily based on Pink Bull’s branding. Crew chief, Primoz Roglič and the others within the crew will journey within the Pink Bull jersey for the primary time within the Tour.
All in Pink Bull package on the Tour:
The Route of La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es
The Palacio de las Comunicaciones de Valencia hosted the official presentation of the route of La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es this Friday. The Spanish tour, that can characteristic a further stage in 2024, will start on the twenty eighth of April in Valencia and can conclude on the fifth of Might at Valdesquí. All through its eight phases, it’ll go to eight provinces in 5 completely different autonomous communities. In sporting phrases, the riders will face a crew time trial, one flat stage, two undulating phases, one mid-mountain stage and three mountain phases.
Unipublic introduced the route of La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es this Friday, the eighth of March, on the Palacio de las Comunicaciones de Valencia – the town that can host the race’s Grand Departure. The Valencian capital, that has already hosted two La Vuelta Grand Departures in 1996 and 2002, will host the inaugural crew time trial that can have the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and the Oceanogràfic as its epicentre. The second stage, departing from Buñol, will cowl the inside of the Province of Valencia earlier than delving into Castellón territory, arriving in Moncófar.
The third stage will then depart from Castellón, from Lucena, earlier than heading to Teruel in a mid-mountain stage. The next day, the race will enterprise into the Province of Guadalajara for the primary time and depart from Molina de Aragón, earlier than returning to the Autonomous Group of Aragon on primarily flat terrain to benefit from the finale in its capital, Zaragoza.
The race’s first mountain stage arrives with the debut of the Pyrenees within the ladies’s race. Following a departure from the capital metropolis of Huesca, the peloton will climb to the Alto del Monasterio de San Juan de la Peña, a 2nd class climb, and face the ultimate ascent to Rapitán Fort, in Jaca. The race’ second high-altitude finale will happen within the following stage that can be a part of Tarazona, in Zaragoza, and La Laguna Negra in Vinuesa, Soria. This summit, which has already featured in La Vuelta on two events, has already made its method into biking historical past.
Within the race’s closing weekend, the peloton will abandon Soria, departing from San Esteban de Gormaz, and return to the Province of Guadalajara, concluding at Sigüenza, with a closing uphill climb that can take a look at probably the most explosive riders.
The Grand Finale of this second version of Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es will likely be held within the Autonomous Group of Madrid. First, the departure from the Distrito Telefónica can pay homage to the corporate’s centenary celebration, as will La Vuelta 24 in its closing stage. The peloton will head to the Guadarrama Mountain Vary, crossing biking territory, with a climb of the Morcuera Mountain Cross, a 1st class climb, and the ultimate ascent to Valdesquí, additionally a 1st class climb, that can crown the ultimate winner of La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es
Valencia, Again to the Mediterranean
La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es will, once more, have its Grand Departure within the Autonomous Group of Valencia, following its heat welcome in Torrevieja in 2023. This time, Valencia will hearth the beginning gun for a brand new version starring the Mediterranean to start with of the race. ‘Valencia is a province we all know effectively as now we have usually been there with La Vuelta. We’re thrilled to have our Grand Departure in Valencia, a metropolis that shares our enthusiasm for watching La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es proceed to develop and consolidate its place.’
Taking part Groups
The organisation has introduced the 21 groups that can take part in La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es.
13 UCI Girls’s World Groups will likely be current on the beginning line:
AG INSURANCE – SOUDAL TEAM
CANYON//SRAM RACING
FDJ–SUEZ
FENIX-DECEUNINCK
HUMAN POWERED HEALTH
LIDL – TREK
LIV-AIULA-JAYCO
MOVISTAR TEAM
ROLAND
TEAM DSM-FIRMENICH POSTNL
TEAM SD WORX – PROTIME
TEAM VISMA | LEASE A BIKE
UAE TEAM ADQ.
8 UCI Girls’s Continental Groups may even take part:
BEPINK – BONGIOANNI
EF EDUCATION – CANNONDALE
ENEICAT-CMTEAM
LABORAL KUTXA – FUNDACIÓN EUSKADI
LOTTO DSTNY LADIES
TEAM COOP-REPSOL
VOLKERWESSELS WOMEN’S PRO CYCLING TEAM
WINSPACE.
Tour de Pologne Girls Opens its Doorways to Champions Once more
The competitors devoted to the strongest feminine athletes on the worldwide scene is again.
Eight years after its first version, the Tour de Pologne Girls returns with three fascinating phases promising actual spectacle.
“There isn’t a extra quickly rising sport in the present day than ladies’s biking. Watching the women in motion is pure pleasure and the entire biking world recognises this. We already organised such a race eight years in the past, and now we’re again. This yr we’ll maintain a 3-stage occasion” says Czesław Lang, Olympic medalist and organiser of the race. Varsavia,
The Tour de Pologne Girls 2024 is listed within the 2.2 class on the UCI Girls Calendar and can happen over three phases from twenty eighth to thirtieth June on a route that’s nonetheless being finalised.
“I understand how to develop the race and make it a platform the place crucial is sport, however on the similar time the occasion provides promotional and promoting alternatives. Biking is ideally fitted to this, which we affirm yearly on the Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour. The race has change into a showcase for our nation all over the world”, says Czeslaw Lang.
The primary version of the race happened in 2016, at a time when the calendar was not as stuffed with competitions devoted to the ladies’s class as it’s in the present day. It was the start of an period that has now reached a really excessive degree, with rising media protection and curiosity. The protagonist of that yr was Jolanda Neff, now a longtime Swiss bicycle owner and mountain biker who rides for Trek Manufacturing unit Racing crew. A cross-country specialist, she has gained the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, an elite world title, three World Cups and 4 elite European titles.
The nice achievements of the ladies’s class and the dedication to struggle for gender equality have led Czeslaw Lang and his crew to work arduous to realize this and return to an occasion on the degree anticipated.
“Even then I knew that this was the appropriate course. A number of years have handed and it’s value returning to this concept. I’m satisfied that the Tour de Pologne Girls will likely be watched with bated breath by everybody. Particularly since our feminine cyclists, headed by Katarzyna Niewiadoma, have been performing sensationally lately”, stated Lang.
A Giant A part of the Peloton Deserted a Spanish Newbie Race
Based on Marca; through the sixth spherical of the Spanish newbie race collection, the Interclubs Vinalopo, within the city of Villena, Alicante, 130 of the 182 riders didn’t end. Based on the sports-paper, this was as a result of the Spanish anti-doping authorities have been on the end of the race.
Lots of the riders stated they needed to cease because of a crash or a puncture. On the end, solely 52 riders crossed the road, the place CELAD, the Spanish anti-doping fee, was ready. The race was gained by the Spaniard Andres Ripoll Lopez. Eighth on the day was Alvaro Marza, he expressed his dissatisfaction on Instagram. “The withdrawals are as a result of doping management afterwards,” he stated. “It isn’t a sophisticated mathematical rationalization, however it’s the harsh actuality. I hope motion is taken as a result of it is a joke. By the way in which, I took the doping take a look at thrice. Hopefully I’ll get the outcomes quickly and I can announce them.”
The organisers of the Interclubs Vinalopo additionally responded on ‘X’ (Twitter): “We wish to organise an occasion that revolves round clear and honest biking. We’re dedicated to the struggle in opposition to doping. We consider it’s important to take care of the integrity of our sport, and defend the well being of riders. Doping is a type of dishonest. It provides cyclists an unfair benefit over those that compete pretty. Not solely is it disrespectful to the game and its values, however it could actually even have severe penalties for riders’ well being. We due to this fact adhere to the strict anti-doping guidelines of the UCI. All individuals within the occasion will likely be topic to random drug testing each earlier than and after the competitors.”
One of many riders who completed, Rafael Mira Esplá, who can be a revered coach, stated this on Fb: “Provided that it’s a competitors during which I’m competing alongside opponents and teammates, I’m obliged to level out how unlucky and sensationalist the headlines of some famend sports activities media shops on what occurred this previous weekend in Villena. As a bicycle owner, I need to say that these titles don’t favour our sport, in addition to the dangerous picture and popularity it provides to cyclists, organisers, federation and the game itself. As a participant (who crossed the end line) I don’t agree with this information, however I do agree with the measures taken, the discomfort this may increasingly trigger and the continual checks of the previous couple of months (which I had by no means seen so usually). The race went like many others, the variety of finishers was common. Not like the opposite occasions, this was the Queen stage, with probably the most climbing, 3 large ascents, this typically causes half of the individuals to desert and if this was not sufficient, the wind and rigidity brought about an accident within the final kilometre during which quite a few cyclists have been concerned with extreme penalties to some.”
“We’re all conscious that some can race fraudulently (as is frequent within the society we reside in), however I belief being in one of many sports activities with the best management and honest play that exist in addition to one of many hardest bodily and mentally. Nonetheless, I’ve to acknowledge that now each AEPSAD and CELAD have an important job, since they’re those who should pursue such dangerous practices and punish extra forcefully, in order that it doesn’t change into an possibility for the ‘weakest’ of ego. Should you ask me for choices; present up at residence or work the day after a race with out advance warning.”
Interclubs Vinalopo, Villena, Alicante 2/3/2024:
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