Cycling: Felix Großschartner shocked the competition at the start of the Vuelta a Burgos. The Austrian surprisingly won the uphill sprint of the first stage.
Großschartner continues the Bora – hansgrohe series
It seems as if the men from Bora - hansgrohe really used the Corona break. After his teammates have already Sibiu tour dominated, now hit Felix Grossschartner The Austrian left the competition at Alto del Castillo – the last uphill section 1.000 meters – not a hint of a chance. After the breakaway quartet, consisting of the Dutchman Jetse Bol (Burgos – BH), the Basque Gozon Martin Sanz (Fundación – Orbea), as well as the two Spaniards Diego Pablo Seville (Cometa Xstra) and Francisco Kiko Galvan Fernandez (Kern Pharma) and also an attack by Youngster Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) were equalized, everyone expected a sprint. The Alto del Castillo is already known from previous years. But this time everything was supposed to be different - it came Felix Grossschartner. The Austrian is now eight seconds ahead of the second in the overall standings Joao almeida (Deceuninck – Quick Step) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar).
Felix Grossschartner:
“The team got me into the last corner in a perfect position at the foot of the final climb. Then the pace slowed down a bit and I said to myself, okay, now full throttle. I am very happy."
Starting field of the Vuelta a Burgos stronger than ever
The 42nd Vuelta a Burgos should go down in history. Because never before have there been so many top riders at the start of this Spanish multi-stage race. While the tour, which is now part of the ProSeries, is actually considered a dress rehearsal for the Vuelta a Espana, this year various types of drivers with different seasonal goals will meet. Due to all the date changes, the Tour de France starting on August 29th is now the closest highlight. Nevertheless, classic specialists will also get in shape at the Vuelta a Burgos 2020 and of course some professionals who would like to contest the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a Espana over the next few months. Up to Saturday, 14 WorldTour teams will meet here – instead of four teams in the previous year. The fans can look forward to exciting stages in the coming days.