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Strade Bianche: Solo over 80 kilometers – Pogacar makes its announcement come true

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Pogacar Strade Bianche

Cycling: Tadej Pogacar won Strade Bianche for the second time in his career. The Slovenian was able to break away 80 kilometers from the finish and complete his impressive solo all the way to the finish line on the Piazza del Campo. In the women's category, world champion Lotte Kopecky lived up to her role as favorite.

Pogacar Strade Bianche

Pogacar is off to a perfect start to the season

It was an announcement, almost a threat. Tadej pogacar (UAE) has spoken it and made it true. With a whopping 80 kilometers to go, the Slovenian champion launches his attack in the 18th edition of Strade Bianche - and no one can follow. Before that he left his noble helper Tim Wellens (UAE) pushed the pace so much that the group of favorites was decimated and most of his opponents were therefore without helpers. After 215 kilometers, the two-time tour winner is celebrating in Siena for the second time after 2022, this time Tom's Skujins (Lidl – Trek) from Latvia and the Belgian Maxim van Gils (Lotto – Dstny). Although Tadej Pogacar's performance was absolutely impressive, his confident demeanor also had an impact on the excitement of the race. Since his victory seemed certain well before the finish - and well over an hour before the finish - it was only about second place.

Strade Bianche Donne: Kopecky wins confidently

The Strade Bianche Donne has for the second time in her career Lotte Kopeky (SD Worx – Protime). The world champion from Belgium was able to share ten kilometers from the finish together with the Italian champion in the tenth event Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl – Trek) separate from their companions. On the climb up to Piazza del Campo, she finally left her last remaining opponent standing after 137 kilometers. This means she is celebrating for the second time after 2022. The podium completes Demi Vollering (SD Worx – Protime). The Swiss also presented herself strongly Elise Chabby (Canyon//SRAM Racing), which was rewarded with eighth place.

Tags:#VMcyclingLotte KopekyMaxim van GilsNewsStrade BiancheTadej pogacarTom's Skujins

About Michael Behringer

Cycling with all its tactics, stage analyses, placements and forecasts are Michael Behringer's great passion. In 1996 he tracked his first Tour de France. Since then he has observed almost every race. His passion for cycling has been with him for over two decades. There is no end in sight.