Dorian Godon of the Netcompany-Ineos team secured victory in the 110th edition of the Gran Piemonte on Thursday, winning a chaotic sprint finish in Bra. The French cyclist completed the 181-kilometer route from Asti in 4 hours, 6 minutes, and 19 seconds, edging out Anthon Charmig of Uno-X Mobility and XDS Astana Team’s Alberto Bettiol, according to race results reported by giroditalia.it.
The race was defined by a late-stage tactical move when Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates launched an attack 18 kilometers from the finish on the second ascent of La Morra. Del Toro was joined by Finn Fisher-Black of Red Bull-Bora, and the pair maintained a lead over the peloton until the final kilometer. Crashes in the closing corners disrupted the field, clearing the way for Godon, Charmig, and Bettiol to contest the victory, as documented by abc.com.py.
Godon’s Eighth Season Win
Reflecting on the technical nature of the final sprint, Godon noted that the less demanding profile of this year’s route suited his capabilities. “The team worked hard in the final, bringing me to the last corner in third position. From there, I only had to push to the max until the line,” Godon stated, as cited by giroditalia.it. This result marks the 23rd professional victory of his career and his eighth of the current season, making him the fourth French rider to claim the Gran Piemonte title, following Richard Virenque’s win in 1996.
Euskaltel-Euskadi Standings Implications
The outcome in Italy held significance for the Euskaltel-Euskadi team in their ongoing effort to secure a top-30 ranking. Their primary competitor, the MBH Bank squad, failed to earn points in this race. Alessandro Fancellu, representing MBH Bank, finished 46th, leading the second group, while points were only awarded to the top 40 finishers. With Fancellu holding 997 points for the season, the standings remain a focal point heading into the upcoming Il Lombardia event, where the top 60 finishers will earn points.
Gran Piemonte Podium Results
| Position | Cyclist | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorian Godon | Netcompany-Ineos |
| 2 | Anthon Charmig | Uno-X Mobility |
| 3 | Alberto Bettiol | XDS Astana Team |
The next major checkpoint for the field is the Il Lombardia classic on Saturday, where Isaac del Toro is scheduled to compete following his 82nd-place finish in the Gran Piemonte.
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