Tirreno-Adriatico (2021) Photos; Stage 1: Lido di Camaiore → Lido di Camaiore, 156 km
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Wout VAN AERT (BEL/JUMBO-VISMA)		share this photo
Big racing after his bout with covid-19, Peter SAGAN (SVK/BORA - HANSGROHE) was 11th in the sprint		share this photo
"First stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico and, as expected, it came down to a fast bunch sprint. For me, it was also the first race of the 2021 season, so it was important to get back to race rhythm after a long break. The team, once again, did a very good job and I was kept safe in the long, final straight line to the finish. The last kilometre was quite hectic and, unfortunately, I wasn't in an ideal position to contest the sprint." – Peter Sagan		share this photo
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Last year's overall winner, Simon YATES		share this photo
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3rd today, Fernando GAVIRIA (COL/UAE TEAM EMIRATES)		share this photo
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Strade Bianche winner, Mathieu VAN DER POEL (NED/ALPECIN-FENIX)		share this photo
Mathieu VAN DER POEL (NED/ALPECIN-FENIX)		share this photo
Mathieu VAN DER POEL (NED/ALPECIN-FENIX)		share this photo
2nd today, Caleb EWAN (AUS/LOTTO SOUDAL)		share this photo
Nairo Quintana		share this photo
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Start scene in Lido di Camaiore		share this photo
The break on an overpass		share this photo
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Filippo GANNA (ITA/INEOS GRENADIERS) and Peter SAGAN (SVK/BORA - HANSGROHE);		share this photo
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The straight run to the line in Lido di Camaiore		share this photo
The sprint finish in Lido di Camaiore. As Matt Stephens said, "Wout van Aert: Incredible power delivered with finesse and minimal fuss. Notice the lack of lateral movement of the bike, the power just driven down and through his machine. No waste."		share this photo
Wout VAN AERT (BEL/JUMBO-VISMA) wins Stage 1 in 3:36:17 ahead of 2 Caleb EWAN (AUS/LOTTO SOUDAL), 3 Fernando GAVIRIA RENDON (COL/UAE TEAM EMIRATES), 4 Andrea VENDRAME (ITA/AG2R CITROEN), 5 Luka MEZGEC (SLO/BIKEEXCHANGE), 6 Tim MERLIER (BEL/ALPECIN-FENIX), 7 Alvaro Jose HODEG CHAGUI (COL/DECEUNINCK - QUICK-STEP), 8 Davide BALLERINI (ITA/DECEUNINCK - QUICK-STEP), 9 Ivan GARCIA CORTINA (ESP/MOVISTAR), 10 Hugo HOFSTETTER (FRA/ISRAEL START-UP NATION), 11 Peter SAGAN (SVK/BORA - HANSGROHE)		share this photo
The finish scene in Lido di Camaiore		share this photo
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Wout Van Aert, said: "I’m surprised to win but it was the plan this morning to go for the sprint. I specifically trained for it yesterday, and also in Tenerife. Cyclo-cross is good practice for the explosive finishes but I was a bit worried about a lack of speed in the legs. I will focus on the overall classification of the Tirreno-Adriatico, then I’ll have a few days to recover afterwards and of course, after last year’s win, I’m looking forward to trying to win Milano-Sanremo again. Coming here I was convinced that my shape was good. This win is good for the head and for the spirit of the team."		share this photo
Stage 1 sprint winner, Wout VAN AERT (BEL/JUMBO-VISMA)		share this photo
First and maybe the only race leader at this year's race? Wout VAN AERT (BEL/JUMBO-VISMA)		share this photo
Some think Wout VAN AERT (BEL/JUMBO-VISMA) can win every stage at this year's race		share this photo
Tirreno-Adriatico (2021) Photos; Stage 1: Lido di Camaiore → Lido di Camaiore, 156 km
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