Monday 7 March, 2022
It was a good performance by Tadej Pogačar in the inaugural time trial of Tirreno-Adriatico, 13.9 km in Lido di Camaiore.
Just two days after the efforts that allowed him to achieve a memorable feat on the Strade Bianche, the Slovenian talent managed to shine even on the long straights of the Versilian coast, completing the time trial in 15’35 “(average of 53.497 km / h), a performance that earned him 3rd place on the stage, 18” from the time of the winner Filippo Ganna (Ineos-Grenadiers) and 7” from that of Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl), 2nd.
Pogačar judged his energies well on the roads of Lido di Camaiore: after the first time check (which came after 6.2 km) which had seen him in 5th place, 12 “ from the time of Ganna, the UAE rider from Team Emirates his pace, climbing two positions and limiting the gap to the winner to 18 ”.
Pogačar: “It was a very intense time trial, on a very fast course. I am happy with my performance and the power I put out: these are sensations that make us look forward to the next few days with confidence. A very busy week awaits us, every day we will have to work hard ”.
The sprinters will be expected in Sovicille, finish line of the 2nd stage (departure from Camaiore, 219 km).
Tirreno-Adriatico – 1st stage results
- Filippo Ganna (Ineos-Grenadiers) 15:17”
- Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) +7 ”
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) +18 ”
Tirreno-Adriatico – general classification after the 1st stage
- Filippo Ganna (Ineos-Grenadiers) 15:17”
- Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) +7 ”
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) +18 ”
