After a grueling stage 5 summit finish that opened major gaps on the Tirreno-Adriatico GC, a mostly flat stage 6 did not offer quite the reprieve many might have expected, thanks to Gabba like weather conditions, cold and wet, that confronted the peloton during the 210-kilometer stage from Rieti to Porto Sant’Elpidio.
It was a textbook leadout by team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung as Boasson Hagen hit the front with Gerald Ciolek on his wheel at the 350m to go sign. The German speedster then started his sprint over the final 150m. Sagan, who was right on Ciolek ‘s wheel showed a quick acceleration to nab his first win since July 2014.
Everything looks promising for the African Team for Saturdays Milano-Sanremo, what some might call the truest sprint of the year.
Photo: Slipstreamsports and MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung.
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