Cycling: Filippo Ganna won the Tirreno – Adriatico season opener in the time trial. The world champion lived up to his reputation and relegated the strong competition in Lido di Camaiore to the places behind.
Ganna ahead of Evenepoel & Pogacar
The 57th edition of Tirreno – Adriatico started today with a 13,9 km time trial in Lido di Camaiore. In the fight against the clock, it initially looked like it was allowed to Alex Dowsett (Israel – Premier Tech) Boosting hopes of winning the day. As Kasper Asgreen (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) was a little more than a second faster, but the Brit had to leave the hot seat. But the Dane didn't sit down for long either. Because then World Champion came Filippo Gana (Ineos Grenadiers). The Italian smashed the best time by 24 seconds and left no doubt that he remains the world's strongest time trialist. Only got close Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl). But the Belgian also had to admit defeat by eleven seconds. The two-time tour winner was the last to roll off the starting ramp Tadej pogacar (UAE). The Slovenian finished third and is only 18 seconds behind leader Ganna in the overall standings.