CULT Energy Pro Cycling truly flashed the jersey during today’s 196.8 kilometer Dutch race Dwars door Drenthe where first Michael Reihs participated in the break of the day and later both Alex Kirsch and Mads Pedersen were demonstrating their will to take part in the action at the front of the race. Michael Carbel concluded a successful race for CULT Energy Pro Cycling by sprinting to third place at the finish line.

The breakaway group with the experienced Michael Reihs was working tenaciously hard through the windy Dutch landscape and later Alex Kirsch joined the grind stone on the front. However, the peloton never let them out of reach and already hauled them back with 50 kilometers to go. However, a counter-attack was established and 19 year-old Mads Pedersen seized the moment to get in the mix. With 5 kilometers to go, the 20 escapees still had a 25 second gap to the raging pack behind.

Nevertheless, the Mads Pedersen group was caught and CULT Energy Pro Cycling made a well-organized lead-out for Michael Carbel who sprinted across the finish line in third position.

DS André Steensen states:

“The boys were really eager to redeem themselves today after yesterday’s disappointing effort and result and the whole gang worked splendidly together and they were highly motivated to get in every move. We made sure that Carbel stayed behind to prepare for an eventual bunch sprint and the guys did a super job setting him up. Naturally, I’m happy and satisfied with the overall performance."

Manuele Belleti (Southeast) won the race ahead of Barry Markus (LottoNL-Jumbo) and Michael Carbel.