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EFE · Road Competition · 23/10/2020
The nineteenth stage of the 103rd edition of the Giro d’Italia, which was being postponed by the vast majority of teams to complete a 251-kilometer route, is cut in the middle of its route, with 119.6 km, and will have his new departure in Abbiategrasso, reported the organization of the test in a statement.
On the new route, which continues to be Asti’s final, all intermediate sprints remain active from the start.
The Australian cyclist Adam Hansen, from the Lotto-Saudal team, explained through social networks the reason for the squad to stop the start of the race.
“Yesterday we raised the shortening of this long stage in the rain due to our suppressed immune system during a pandemic. It was not accepted. This morning, the cyclists stayed in the tent and nobody went to the starting line. The cyclists did not accept to leave in these conditions and the protest began. It was comforting to see the cyclists united “, revealed Hansen.
“We negotiated with the organization to reduce the stage and we succeeded. We are happy to be able to race today and we will give everything to see a good show,” he commented.
The nineteenth stage of Tour of Italy It was originally planned on a 251 kilometer route between Morbegno and Asti.
On the previous day the peloton faced a 207 kilometer stage with the climb to the Stelvio, of 2,758 meters of altitude and an endless slope of 24.8 kilometers at 7.4 percent.
The International Association of Professional Cyclists appreciates the cut of kilometers
The International Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA) reported this Friday that the organization of the Giro d’Italia has decided to take into account the request made to shorten the route of the nineteenth stage, although the new starting point has not yet been specified.
“Thanks to the jury and the organizers of the Giro for listening to the request of the CPA. Health is the priority, especially in times of the coronavirus. Reducing today’s stage does not diminish the spectacle, but it does not put the defenses of runners, “the CPA statement reported.
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