Vincenzo Nibali wins Il Giro di Sicilia

Vincenzo Nibali wins Il Giro di Sicilia EOLO 2021

Vincenzo Nibali (Trek – Segafredo) has won the 2021 Giro di Sicilia Eolo, organised by RCS Sport in collaboration with the Regione Siciliana. Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team) and Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates) finished second and third in the General Classification respectively.

Vincenzo Nibali soloed to win Stage 4, 180km from Sant’Agata di Militello to Mascali. Simone Ravanelli (Androni Giocattoli – Sidermec) and Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates) finished second and third respectively.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

1 – Vincenzo Nibali (Trek – Segafredo)

2 – Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team) at 46″

3 – Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates) at 49″

THE LEADERS’ JERSEYS

Maglia Giallo Rossa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Regione Siciliana – Vincenzo Nibali (Trek – Segafredo)

Maglia Ciclamino, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by Segafredo Zanetti – Juan Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates)

Maglia Verde Pistacchio, leader of the Mountains Classification, sponsored by Valsir – Cristian Scaroni (Gazprom-Rusvelo)

Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Work Service Group – Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates)

STAGE RESULTS

1 – Vincenzo Nibali (Trek – Segafredo) – 180 km in 4h24’29”, average speed 40.834 km/h

2 – Simone Ravanelli (Androni Giocattoli – Sidermec) at 49″

3 – Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates) s.t.

Vincenzo Nibali, the winner

The winner of Il Giro di Sicilia Vincenzo Nibali said: “It is special to win here, on the roads where I used to ride as a child. The feeling is just indescribable. I know these roads well, especially the final descent. Seeing friends and fans was great, I can’t find the words to describe what I feel now.

Before today, it had been a while since I’d won my last race. Today I tried to get an advantage on the last climb, I heard on the radio that the gap remained constant, I knew the final descent well and tried to reach the finish line. This result gives me a real morale and confidence boost for Il Lombardia next week.”

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