Rémi Cavagna winner and leader: this is the result of the 1st stage of the Tour of Slovakia. The Clermontois won on Wednesday in Kosice, 1’45” ahead of his first pursuer (the Ethiopian Mulu Hailemicel) after a solo 50 km raid. The Soudal-Quick Step runner attacked from the first kilometers of the day, notably in the company of his teammate Kasper Asgreen, taking advantage of the first difficulty listed.
A group of escapees quickly formed (including Stefan Küng and Bruno Armirail) and managed to maintain a lead over the peloton (1’40”), thanks to a bumpy stage profile. . “It was a solid group but when the collaboration stopped, I decided to attack (50 kilometers from the finish). I knew that Kasper, in this group behind, and my teammates in the peloton would protect me. It was a great team effort today,” he explained after crossing the line.
“It feels good to achieve a solo victory, it has become my trademark,” explained the Frenchman after the race. We are in the lead overall by a good margin and we will do our best to stay there. I’m very determined, the form is there and the team is very solid, so we’re really confident in our chances.”
2023-09-13 17:00:58
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