Tour of Emilia - Cyclism'Actu

Saturday afternoon, some riders were given an appointment for Tour Emilia , a semi-classical Italian well-known specialists. Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team), just him, was imposed there twelve months. This time, Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida) has not missed the opportunity to register his name in the history of this event. Chris Anker Sorensen (Saxo-Tinkoff) took second place, Davide Villella ( Cannondale) third.

12 runners take off

must wait more than 65 kilometers before seeing the good breakaway draw. It has no less than 12 riders. The men to watch among the fugitives called Sergio Paulhino, Nicki Sorensen (Saxo-Tinkoff), Hubert Dupont (AG2R La Mondiale) and Manuele Mori (Lampre-Merida).

fugitives have 70 kms from the finish nearly 1’40” on the peloton, which at first glance seems too little to go after. Moreover, the pace quickens and the group escaped losing units. At 40 terminals end, they are only eight with 1’08” ahead of the pack.

Sella Durasek went on the offensive

Unfortunately, seconded boys see the squad back to full speed on them! Just enter the last 25 kilometers, the attacks followed but no one can yet to take off. Then Kristijan Durasek (Lampre-Merida) and Emanuele Sella (Androni-Venezuela Giocatolli) soar.

duo is chased by Matteo Rabottini (Fantini Vini-Selle Italia). The Italian operates the junction and is positioned at the forefront. Unfortunately, Rabottini let go a few hundred meters away. Durasek and Sella are still in the lead but is played in a handkerchief in the final

13 men play the wins in San Luca

end of this race looks tighter than expected. A consolidation occurs at the front and 13 men are preparing to fight for the win at the top of the difficult side San Luca in Bologna. From the beginning of the climb, the group broke up completely! The favorite is called Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida). He brings in its wake Francesco Bongiorno, Edoardo Zardini (Bardiani Valvole-CSF) and Davide Villella (Cannondale). Unsurprisingly, Ulissi wins Tour of Emilia dominating his three breakaway companions. He won his third semi-classical transalpine after Milan-Turin and the Coppa Sabatini.