Cycling: Gregor Mühlberger confidently prevailed against Patrick Konrad in a team-internal and national duel. He clearly won today's time trial and is therefore ahead of the overall victory of the Sibiu Cycling Tour.
Mühlberger or Konrad?
Decision in Romania! In the Sibiu Cycling Tour the 12,5 kilometer stage 3a from Curmatura Stezii to Paltinis/Arena Platos was held this morning. The uphill individual time trial was perfect for the strong climbers in the peloton. Much to the delight of local fans, her star was able to Serghei Tvetcov (Romanian national team) set a new best time of 28:01.66 minutes. Shortly before 12 noon CET, the spectators watched the Austrian duel between Gregor Mühlberger and Patrick Konrad. Only 3 seconds separated the two pros from the German team Bora – hansgrohe in the overall standings. First rolled Gregor Muehlberger from the ramp. After 4,5 kilometers he was able to literally pulverize the intermediate best time there. Patrick Conrad At first no answer was forthcoming. He was around 10,5 seconds behind his compatriot and teammate.
A performance from a completely different world
With a time of 27:58.86, the Pole was able to Piotr Brozyna (Voster ATS) set a new record at the finish. However, this should only last for a short time. Because then rushed Gregor Muehlberger Crossed the finish line in 26:11.14:XNUMX minutes – an achievement from a completely different world. There could too Patrick Conrad not counter with a 27:15.18. On the contrary. The Swiss Matteo Badilatti (Israel Start-Up Nation) even passed him with a time of 27:13.35 minutes in second place and thus successfully defended his third place overall.