CYCLING – ANTONIO Tiberi claimed the first podium of the season for Team Bahrain Victorious yesterday, sprinting to third place in the second Clàssica Camp de Morvedre in Spain, a one-day race held over a 164km hilly course with start and finish in Estivella, Valencia.
The Italian climber was part of the late attackers and made the final selection to reach the finish alongside Christian Scaroni of XDS Astana and Diego Pescador of Movistar. Scaroni launched the sprint and took the victory ahead of the Spaniard, with Tiberi securing third.
The race exploded on the final ascent, where Tiberi, Scaroni, and Pescador opened a decisive gap that the chasers were unable to close despite attempts on the descent.
The race marked the European season opener for Bahrain Victorious and the seasonal debut of Tiberi, who was satisfied with his performance.
“It was a good test to start the season,” he said. “I felt good on the climbs and the team worked really well all day.
“In the final, Scaroni was the strongest in the sprint, but I’m happy with third place and with how I felt in my first race of the year. It’s a good base to build on for the next races.”
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