ORISTANO. “Beautiful? Winning is always nice ». The face finally relaxed, after a determined, almost aggressive sprint. Pascal Ackermann eats the group in the sprint, greets the Oristano public and …
ORISTANO. “Beautiful? Winning is always nice ». The face finally relaxed, after a determined, almost aggressive sprint. Pascal Ackermann eats the group in the sprint, greets the Oristano public and under the scorching sun of Piazza Eleonora D’Arborea reaffirms the message already made “erupt” on the eve of the cycling week on the roads of Sardinia.
«Yes, I was hoping to participate in the Tour – says the German from Bora Hansgroe – but now I’m here and I’m doing my best. I think it has been seen in this stage. It is wonderful to be back to victory, thanks to my teammates because they have given me so much confidence ».
Already highly applauded by fans with a fine palate present in Piazza d’Italia in Sassari, the 1994-born runner, silver among the Under 21s at the 2016 World Championships in Doha, got full acclaim at the finish line that ten years ago saw a semi-unknown Slovak triumph who would soon make himself known: Peter Sagan.
«A powerful sprint – defines it Barnabas Peak (Team Bikeexcange), first of the beaten – really difficult to keep up with him until the finish line banner. But I am satisfied with my sprint. Another opportunity in Cagliari? We will see, of course that if it is possible I will try ». (a.si.)