Colombian 2nd in bunch sprint, Ulissi and Covi top-10 in France
Sunday 30 January, 2022
Sebastian Molano came within a whisker of victory at the Trofeo Playa de Palma with second place in the final race of the Challenge Mallorca series behind Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Soudal).
The 27-year old was able to find a quick turn of speed after a strong leadout from Pascal Ackermann to set him up on the flat run in on the circuit finish around the city of Palma (169.1km).
Molano : ”The team worked perfectly all day and controlled the race well. The lead out was great, Pascal left me in a really nice position to launch the sprint. I wanted to win for them today and we came close but it wasn’t to be, but so well done to the young winner. We leave Mallorca with some good results under our belt and hope to continue the season like this.”
Meanwhile in France, Diego Ulissi and Alessandro Covi both placed in the top-10 of a hectic sprint finish taking 8th and 9th respectively at the GP de Marseille.
Ulissi was active as the first serious moves began, going clear along with teammate Alexys Brunel in a strong five rider group which was pulled in over the top of the final climb.
A confident team performance saw UAE take to the front of the peloton as they entered the final 10km descent to the line in Marseille, as Belgian Amaury Capiot (Arkea-Samsic) sprinted to victory.
Results Trofeo Playa de Palma
1.Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Soudal) 3:54:23
2.Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates) s.t
3.Sasha Weemaes (Sport-Vlaanderen) s.t
Results GP Marseille
- Amaury Capiot (Arkea-Samsic)
- Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
- Kiko Galvan (Kern Pharma)
- Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates)
- Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates)
