Marc Hirschi of UAE Team 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 finally 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 virtually one minute to chasers however the hole was decreased 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 capable of final the gap, with Grégoire and Hirschi overtaking him.
“With a four-man group, it’s at all times 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 believe perhaps his legs had been heaviest. He attacked however we spoke behind and labored to convey him again which was good. It was a protracted ultimate with a slight headwind and we practically acquired swallowed up by the group behind, however fortunately I might hold on for an additional win,” Hirshi said in a staff launch.
In its 77th version, the 2024 route with nearly 3000 metres of climbing was shortened by nearly 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.
But Hirschi made his decisive transfer, first main the catch of the entrance group, after which attacking once more not lengthy after.
Inside of 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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