The 2024 Giro del Veneto was an exciting edition of this classic Italian one-day race. In drizzly conditions, it was the New Zealander Corbin Strong of Israel-Premier Tech who emerged victorious. He defeated the Belgians Xandro Meurisse (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ) in a thrilling sprint on the slopes of Monte Berico in Vicenza.
Key Points:
- Course: The race took the riders over a distance of 165 kilometers from Verona to Vicenza, with a challenging course including the climb of Monte Berico.
- Weather Conditions: The riders faced rainy weather, making the race even more challenging.
- Marc Hirschi's Fall: The Swiss rider Marc Hirschi, one of the big favorites for the win, was unable to keep up with the best climbers in the final phase.
Why was this edition special?
- Unexpected winner: Although Corbin Strong is a talented rider, his victory was somewhat surprising.
- Exciting finish: The sprint on Monte Berico was very exciting, with several riders having a chance to win.
- Challenging conditions: The rainy weather made the race even tougher and resulted in a more selective race.
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