Vicente Garcia de Mateos went from nothing to the first professional victory after outsprinting Samuel Caldeira (W52-Quinta da Lixa) and Davide Vigano (Team Idea 2010 ASD) on the first stage of Volta a Portugal. Gaetan Bille kept the yellow jersey despite Garcia’s win.
The Spanish Louletano - Ray Just Energy rider delivered an outstanding and strong sprint to be the first rider on the line on the second day of the Portuguese race. A decisive move which earned him the first ever win.
Very excited and almost not capable of believing the facts, he gave this reaction to Portuguese RTP after the stage:
“This is a very important win for the team, which we couldn’t have dreamed of before the race. For me personally, it is the biggest win of my career. I cannot ask for more so early in the race,” he told RTP after the stage.
It is the third victory this season for the Louletano team; All of them are obtained in home races in Portugal.
12.05 - 21.05: Tour d'Algérie |
22.05: GP de la Ville d'Annaba |
20.05 - 24.05: Cycling Tour of Albania |
24.05: GP de la Ville d'Alger |
23.05 - 25.05: Tour of Estonia |
25.05: GP Herning |
25.05: ZLM Omloop der Kempen |
25.05: Ladies Tour of Estonia |
25.05: Marcel Kint Classic |
25.05: Due Giorni Marchigiana |
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Cesare CIOMMI 37 years | today |
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