
Christen takes victory in Ordizia
- Young Swiss talent nets 59th win of year for UAE
Jan Christen took an impressive solo victory in the Basque Country today at the Ordizia Classic in Northern Spain.
The 20-year-old neo-pro attacked hard with -10km to go and maintained his advantage on the 166km hilly race which starts and finishes in Ordizia. The gap to the chasing peloton was held on the Alto de Abaltzisketa as the group struggled to make contact with the Swiss sensation. The win is the third triumph of the season for Christen.
Vincenzo Albanese (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) and Pau Miquel (Kern Pharma) filled out the podium as attention now turns to the Olympic Games where numerous UAE Team Emirates riders will represent their countries.
Ordizia Classic Results
1.Jan Christen (UAE Team Emirates) 3:40:25
2.Vincenzo Albanese (Arkea ) +22”
3.Pau Delgado (Kern Pharma) s.t
Elsewhere, the Czech Tour started today (Thursday 25th July), with Sebastian Molano sprinting to a 5th place finish behind stage winner and new race leader Luke Lamperti (Soudal Quickstep). UAE Team Emirates have entered the race with a strong squad. Diego Ulissi will use his bank of experience to lead the line alongside Marc Hirschi, the team for the Czech Tour will be overseen by Sports Directors Fabio Baldato (Ita) and Marco Marcato (Ita). Tomorrow (Friday 26th July), the riders will face the first mountainous stage of the Czech Tour, a gruelling test with 3,389 meters of altitude gain, which will be crucial in shaping the general classification of the race.
Czech Tour Stage 1 Results and General Classification
1.Luke Lamperti (Soudal Quick-Step)
2.Pavel Bittner (DSM-Firmenich PostNL)
3.Itamar Einhorn (Israel Premier Tech Academy)
5.Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates)
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