Third place for Filippo Fiorelli in the first stage of the Giro di Sicilia.
In the only stage designed for fast wheels, with the finish-line in Bagheria positioned just a few kilometers from home, Filippo Fiorelli's motivations were very high. Precisely for this reason the Bardiani CSF Faizanè team worked compactly, remaining together with the Sicilian rider during the whole stage and contributing to the work of the group to close on the breakway of the day.
Good position in the final for Filippo Fiorelli and good final progression in which he comes back up to the third position, however not managing to overtake Matteo Malucelli (Italy) for the final success. However, an important podium that represents the best seasonal result of the Sicilian rider, since today, and a good start in this Giro di Sicilia for Bardiani CSF Faizanè.
These are the words of Filippo Fiorelli after the finish-line:
"Today the team made a great job, we were always in front, today I saw a very compact team and I do not hide the fact that we started to try to collect the full result. What we expected did not arrive, but a third place give us motivation. I'm starting to have good feelings also in view of the Giro d'Italia. I wanted to reach my first victory of the season for me, for the team, but above all for all the friends and relatives who overwhelmed me with affection even on the road. We will try again for sure, maybe already in the third stage of this Giro di Sicilia. Today I really felt the race very much, the next stages, even if still in Sicily, will be far away from home and I will certainly find more tranquility and mental serenity in facing them. "
Finally, the third stage of the Tour of Turkey also took place today, with the sprint finish won by Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin) and Enrico Zanoncello's 19th place, for Bardiani CSF Faizanè.
Tomorrow triple appointment for Bardiani CSF Faizanè which will be engaged at the start of the Tour of Turkey, with the queen stage, at the start of the Giro di Sicilia and finally at the Fleche Brabanconne. All events will be broadcast live on Eurosport