Andora, 7 May 2024 – Precious success of Jonathan Milan in the fourth stage of the 2024 Giro arriving in Andora, where the blue sprinter preceded Kaden Groves and Phil Bauhausin a fraction that lived on Pippo’s final attack Ganna on Capo Mele, a shot taken only 500 meters from the finish thanks to the work of Simone Consonni. Joy for the member of the Olympic quartet who already won his first stage at the Giro a year ago and repeated it 365 days later. It wasn’t easy to prevail in Andora because the attack of Ganna forced Lidl to bring forward part of the work and then Phil Bauhaus he started the sprint from afar. This is Milan’s comment after the victory: “We started a little long but it went well – his words to Rai – Thanks go to the team for the work done, they supported me from start to finish and Consonni did a incredible job. I just had to finish with a good sprint.” As mentioned, already a year ago Milan triumphed in the sprint and now he enjoys another precious satisfaction: “Last year there were more unknowns because it was my first big tour, now I know how to sprint and I have the team that He works for me. We’re here to have fun.” The Friulian sprinter is therefore a candidate for the cyclamen jersey and to be a great protagonist of the sprints.
Summary
Stage designed for fast wheels, because the main climb is over one hundred kilometers from the finish line and the Montemagno climb more than twenty. It’s difficult to attack from afar like this and avoid being caught by the group. An initial breakaway will start but, barring sensational twists, it will be reached at the end of the stage. The favorites should be the sprinters, starting with Jonathan MilanKaden GrovesPhil Bauhaus and Tim Merlierwhile the outsiders will be Olav KooijCaleb EwanFernando Gaviriaeven if not in top form, and Alberto Dainese.
The stage will take place on Wednesday 8 May with departure from Genoa at 12.45 and following passages: Bracco Pass between 2.40pm and 2.54pm, Ceparana flying finish line between 3.24pm and 3.41pm, Montemagno GPM between 4.38pm and 5.02pm, expected arrival in Lucca between 5.02pm and 5.28pm. An hourly average is estimated between 40 and 44 km/h. Paid live broadcast on Eurosport 1, Sky channel 210, starting from 12.30 pm, streaming on Discovery Plus and Dazn. Commentary of the Gregorio-Magrini couple. Live free-to-air from 12.10pm on Raisport Hd, digital channel 58, with Giro Mattina, then from 2pm on Rai Due. Streaming on Raiplay. Pancani-Cassani commentary.
