Tirreno-Adriatico 2020
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Ganna wins ITT, Yates take overall
Door Harmen Lustig Filippo Ganna powers to victory on the flat ITT course of 10 kilometres on the last day in the Tirreno-Adriatico. Simon Yates wins the overall ahead of Geraint Thomas and Rafal Majka.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Van der Poel powers to victory, Yates keeps GC lead
Door Harmen Lustig The Tirreno's 7th stage comes down to a punchy circuit in Loreto. Breakaway boy Mathieu van der Poel bests Matteo Fabbro in a thrilling finale to snatch the stage win. Simon Yates stays in the lead of the general classification.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Sprint triumph Merlier, Yates still leader
Door Harmen Lustig Tim Merlier powers to his third win in the Tirreno-Adriatico. The Belgian Champion outguns Pascal Ackermann and Magnus Cort, while Simon Yates stays in the overall race lead.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Yates takes GC lead with Queen Stage win
Door Harmen Lustig The Queen Stage in the Tirreno comes down to the finish climb. Simon Yates attacks inside the last 5 kilometres and solos to victory. Rafal Majka and Geraint Thomas finish in second and third. Yates is the new GC leader.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Hamilton outsprints Masnada, Woods still leader
Door Harmen Lustig The 4th stage of the Tirreno ignites on the last climb with a Simon Yates attack, but the race come down to a two-up sprint. Lucas Hamilton outguns Fausto Masnada, while Michael Woods stays in the GC lead.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Woods bests Majka in two-up sprint to move into GC lead
Door Harmen Lustig The finale of the 3rd stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico features explosive material. Michael Woods attacks on the steep Poggio Murella before Rafal Majka rejoins him in the descent. The Candian wins the sprint, while Wilco Kelderman finishes in third place.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Ackermann cements lead with second consecutive sprint victory
Door Harmen Lustig Pascal Ackermann sprints to triumph in the 2nd stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico. Fernando Gaviria and Rick Zabel finish in second and third, while the strong German extends his GC lead.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Ackermann sprints to first leader's jersey
Door Harmen Lustig The opener of the Race of the Two Seas comes down to a clash of fast men. Pascal Ackermann outguns Fernando Gaviria in a fascinating millemetres sprint. Obviously, the German is the first leader in the GC.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: The Route
Door Harmen Lustig The Tirreno-Adriatico starts on Monday 7 September and will finish on Monday the 14th with the traditional ITT on the Adriatic coast. The race offers two days for the climbers, while a couple of hilly stages and chances for fast men round out the route.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Riders
Door Harmen Lustig Tirreno-Adriatico boasts a field with riders who'll make an appearance on the Giro d'Italia, plus Chris Froome and Mathieu van der Poel.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020: Favourites
Door Harmen Lustig The Race of the Two Seas is the perfect preparation race for the Giro d'Italia. The Queen Stage to Sassotetto will be a huge test, while the San Benedetto del Tronto ITT on the last day of action usually comes down to seconds. Who are the major…
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 1: Lido di Camaiore - Lido di Camaiore
Door Harmen Lustig Monday 7 September - The Tirreno-Adriatico does not serve a team time trial on the first day of action for a change. The out and back race in Lido di Camaiore is 133 kilometres long.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 2: Camaiore - Follinica
Door Harmen Lustig Tuesday 8 September - The 2nd stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico amounts to 201 kilometres. The race from Camaiore to Follinica is likely to see a sprint finish.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 3: Follonica - Saturnia
Door Harmen Lustig Wednesday 9 September - The longest race of the Tirreno-Adriatico is played out on the third day of action. The 217 kilometres leg is flat in the first half and lumpy in the second. The finale around Saturnia is tailored to ignite the fireworks.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 4: Terni - Cascia
Door Harmen Lustig Thursday 10 September - At 194 kilometres, the 4th stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico travels from Terni to Cascia. All climbing is centered in the last 60 kilometres of the race, while the finale goes downhill for a finish in the valley.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 5: Norcia - Sassotetto
Door Harmen Lustig Friday 11 September - The Tirreno-Adriatico serves its Queen Stage on the fifth day of action. Following a string of intermediate climbs the final haul up is a 13.2 kilometres toil at 7.3% to Sassotetto. The race totals 202 kilometres.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 6: Castelfidardo - Senigallia
Door Harmen Lustig Sunday 13 September - The 6th stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico is likely to see a sprint finish. Undulating hills in the first half lead onto a pan-flat second half of the race. The route adds up to 171 kilometres.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 7: Pieve Torina - Loreto
Door Harmen Lustig Sunday 13 September - At 181 kilometres, the 7th stage on the Tirreno-Adriatico travels from Pieve Torina to Loreto. The Italians call it a ‘Tappa dei Muri’ because of the steep ascents, including the final drag to the line.
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Tirreno-Adriatico 2020 Route stage 8: ITT San Benedetto del Tronto
Door Harmen Lustig Monday 14 September - The Tirreno-Adriatico concludes with the traditional ITT up and down the Adriatic seafront. The route in San Benedetto del Tronto is 10 kilometres long, and pan-flat.