Volta a Catalunya (2021) Photos; Stage 1: Calella → Calella, 179 km
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Apparently tired after racing to 4th in MSR two days ago, Peter Sagan (SVK - Bora - Hansgrohe) was dropped on the big climb mid-race facililating a successful break.		share this photo
Bora - Hansgrohe during the Stage 1 teams presentation in Calella		share this photo
The rollout from Calella		share this photo
Lennard KÄMNA (GER/BORA - HANSGROHE) before making the late successful break		share this photo
The early break with MONIQUET, Sylvain (BEL) (Lotto Soudal _TAARAMAE Rein (EST) Intermarche Wanty Gobert - MARTIN Gotzon (ESP Euskaltel Euskadi) - BERHANE Natnael (ERI Cofidis) - MARQUEZ, Marti (ESP Team Kern Pharma)		share this photo
The early break with MONIQUET, Sylvain (BEL) (Lotto Soudal _TAARAMAE Rein (EST) Intermarche Wanty Gobert - MARTIN Gotzon (ESP Euskaltel Euskadi) - BERHANE Natnael (ERI Cofidis) - MARQUEZ, Marti (ESP Team Kern Pharma)		share this photo
Bora Hansgrohe setting pace before the climbing started		share this photo
"Our initial plan was to work for Peter and create the conditions for a bunch sprint. We kept the race under control but about halfway through the stage, on the first categorised climb, Movistar took over at the front and set a very strong pace. That big move resulted in half of the peloton getting dropped, including Peter. At the top of the climb they had reduced the gap to about 50 seconds but they weren't able to come back. So, we changed our strategy and jumped with our GC guys. That worked out well because they were working well and were focused. Lennard then made a very good move with about 25km to go and got away in the successful four-man break. In the finale, he tried a few times to attack and go solo but it was difficult. All in all, I think we can be satisfied with the effort and team spirit in this hard stage." – André Schulze, Bora Hansgrohe Sports Director		share this photo
Rue the day... Rui Costa (Portugal / UAE - Team Emirates) crashed and abandoned the race		share this photo
Enric Mas (Spain / Team Movistar) and Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Team Movistar) driving the pace shedding riders on the big climb of the day, the cat 1 Port de Sante Fe del Montseny (12.2km at 4% or 6% for the first 6 km)		share this photo
23 km to go: Luis Leon SANCHEZ (ESP/ASTANA - PREMIER TECH) attacks on the descent forming a new break. Video: Stage 1 Highlights from SBS (restricted to Australia)		share this photo
2 km to go: Lennard KÄMNA (GER/BORA - HANSGROHE) unsuccessfully attacks out of the break. "We rode a strong race and controlled it well. In the final part of the stage I had a good eye and I was part of the decisive attack. Unfortunately, the finale wasn't a perfect one. On the one hand, I am happy because my legs are good and I am in a promising shape after the winter break, but to finish fourth in a group of four, well, is disappointing though." – Lennard Kämna. Video: Last 2 Km from flobikes (English)		share this photo
The break survives by 16s, Andreas KRON (DEN/LOTTO SOUDAL) wins in 4:20:15 ahead of 2 Luis Leon SANCHEZ (ESP/ASTANA - PREMIER TECH), 3 Rémy ROCHAS (FRA/COFIDIS) and 4 Lennard KÄMNA (GER/BORA - HANSGROHE)		share this photo
First pro win in only his 2nd World Tour race for Andreas KRON (DEN/LOTTO SOUDAL): “This is crazy, just fantastic”, said a quite speechless and happy Andreas Kron after obtaining his first victory in a WorldTour race. “Since I started cycling at the age of nine, I dreamt of winning a stage in a WorldTour race. This is the biggest scene of cycling. In the Tour of Luxemburg last year I won by beating Diego Ulissi, so I knew I would have a chance today. I did my job in the front group, to stay ahead, but I kept in mind to save some forces. I started the sprint in ideal circumstances, in last position and well protected from the cross wind. It went perfect.”		share this photo
Stage 1 winner, race leader and wearer of all jerseys after day 1: 22 year-old Andreas KRON (DEN/LOTTO SOUDAL)		share this photo
Volta a Catalunya (2021) Photos; Stage 1: Calella → Calella, 179 km
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