Second stage of the Giro del Trentino Melinda, the first one for climbers and Damiano Cunego already gives a great signal to the race. The third position, behind Richie Porte (team Sky) and Mikel Landa (Astana).
To the Giro del Trentino, good placement of Damiano Cunego, that reach the third position in the second stage of the tour. After the second place in Coppi & Bartali another great signal for Damiano Cunego in the first stage for real climbers against hard competitors. The stage won by Richie Porte, from the team Sky. Second place for Mikel Landa from Astana and third Damiano Cunego that takes #orangeBlue colors on the virtual podium of the stage.
Damiano Cunego told about the race: “ I was riding to win, this third place told us that we are on the right road, but also that it is just the begin, we must keep working hard. The stage of today was hard and we were against top riders, most of them will ride also in Giro d’Italia, starting from the leader Richie Porte. Congratulations to him. Happy? I’m motivated to do better tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I will be happy when I will win. Today it was important to be among best riders, tomorrow will be another day and another race.”
Stefano Giuliani, on the team car speak about the team: “The team has done a good job, before with Iuri Filosi trying an escape on his home road, and then then when time for big comes Damiano Cunego was ready. A good signal, now it is important to keep the focus on next stages.