Marc Hirschi of UAE Crew Emirates outsprinted his breakaway rivals to safe victory within the Coppa Agostoni – Giro delle Brianze in Lissone on Sunday. This win marks his sixth triumph in only a month and a half, and his ninth general victory this yr.
Attacking 41 kilometres from the end, Hirschi initiated the group of 4 that in the end fought for victory within the Italian one-day race. He was joined by Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ), Paul Lapeira (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), and Alex Aranburu (Movistar) off the entrance of the 166.7km race.
The quartet constructed up a lead of just about one minute to chasers however the hole was lowered to a slim 15 seconds with 5 kilometres to go.
Lapeira launched his dash first, from 300 metres to the road however he was not in a position to final the space, with Grégoire and Hirschi overtaking him.
“With a four-man group, it’s all the time tough to get a great collaboration as everyone seems to be enjoying for the rostrum spots. I knew Aranburu was in all probability the quickest however I feel possibly his legs have been heaviest. He attacked however we spoke behind and labored to carry him again which was good. It was a protracted last with a slight headwind and we almost received swallowed up by the group behind, however fortunately I may dangle on for one more win,” Hirshi said in a group launch.
In its 77th version, the 2024 route with virtually 3000 metres of climbing was shortened by virtually 30km however nonetheless included the ending circuits which included the climbs of Sirtori, the Colle Brianza and Lissolo. A circuit that the riders would tackle 4 instances earlier than the primarily false flat, downhill sprint to the end line.
Filippo Conca (Q36.5) launched the primary assault of the day and was quickly joined by a gaggle of riders together with Guillaume Martin (Cofidis) off the entrance with just below 60 kilometres to go.
However Hirschi made his decisive transfer, first main the catch of the entrance group, after which attacking once more not lengthy after.
Inside 35kms to go, Grégoire made a dig however the group stayed collectively with out anybody managing to interrupt away, whereas the chase group behind was getting organized. Hoping to shock, Aranburu attacked with 4 kilometres to go however could be reeled in a kilometre and a half later.
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