HE Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan (Lidl Trek) met predictions and was rewarded Third phase of the 75th edition of the Volta a la Comunitat ValencianaWe had the first of two days this Friday. Roads in the province of Alicante. The young transalpine cyclist started as a big favorite for the single stage and waited to see what would happen in the final stage ending in València, which was presented to reveal the sprint. No one could keep up with him in the final meters of the finish in Orihuela Jonathan Milan showed the world that he is no longer the runner of the future, but the runner of today.
The day started in San Vicente del Raspeig, with a signature check full of people. Boys and girls, cycling and sports enthusiasts in general, no one wanted to miss the opportunity to see the best cyclists of the international peloton up close. Matej Mohoric after his second stage exhibitionIt was the most liked by the public this morning.
After the signature check was completed, the race started. Mayor of San Vicente del Raspeig, José Rafael Pascual Llopis; provincial deputy, José Antonio Bermejo Castellón; General manager of Alicante Centro, Main Posadwith; Sports Council Member, Ricardo Bernabeu; Deputy general manager and eastern regional manager of Banco Sabadell, Fernando CanoS; and director general of Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, homemade angel.
An escape group of six runners formed in the first kilometers: Asier Etxeberria (EUS), Guillermo Silva (CJR), Ander Okamika (BBH), Nathan Smith (TNN), Unai Esparza (IBA) and Laurent Gervais (PEC)), who held an advantage of just over six minutes over the peloton. Colorful snake passed by WITHThey descended from Gost, Novelda, Aspe towards Crevillent before starting to climb Puerto de Albatera.the only mountainous challenge of the day.
Just before the climb started the peloton tightened up and the gap started to narrow. The group of escapees crossed the summit in just over two minutes.
Little or nothing can prevent the sprint from ending. When it came to the Vega Baja region and the transition steps, the differences became even smaller. La Murada, Benferri, Jacarilla or Bigastranyone. Despite this, the breakaway team maintained its lead until entering the last two kilometers. It’s proof of how much millimeter precision the team controls the scene.
Drop in the last two kilometers
A big drop in the last two kilometers caused most of the peloton to be cut offn, among whom was one of the biggest favorites for victory Australian Michael Mathews. Only a select few who were always ahead managed to fight for victory. And of course there was Jonathan Milan. Lidl Trek knew today was their day and they weren’t going to let anyone ruin it. Perfectly positioned up front, the Italian sprinter’s shooters did their job, freeing Milan to claim a stunning victory at Orihuela.
There was a reason why he came to VCV as the most feared sprinter. He imposed his law at the first opportunity. Thanks to this victory, Milan are now leaders in regularity and Lidl Trek are tops in the team classification. Alessandro Tonelli continues in yellow and Santiago Buitrago continues as best young player.
This Saturday, the queen stage takes place between Teulada-Moraira and La Vall d’Ebo, which is 175 kilometers long and has five mountain passes: Benitachell (second category), Alto de la Cabaña (third), Tollos (third) and the main innovation of this edition is Miserat Hillsfirst class before reaching the finish line Vall d’Ebo.
It will almost certainly be the day when the winner of the 75th edition of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana will be determined..
Source: Informacion
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