Jacob Dorigoni opens in grand style Giro d'Italia Cyclocross, which curiously opened almost simultaneously with the Giro d'Italia road race. A coincidence that, hopefully, will remain unique given the forced shift of the entire road season due to the pandemic. Jesolo The grassland racing specialists met up, as both road cyclists and bikers still have to finish their season.
Exception among the latter, Jacob Dorigoni e Christian CominelliThe two decided to anticipate their transition to cyclocross and the results were visible, as in the open test their challenge characterised the race. Dorigoni (Selle Italia Guerciotti Elite) tried to impose his law from the first stages, but in the final he had to hold off the comeback of Cominelli (Scott, who finished only 8" behind. Third position at 1'20" for the Lazio rider Antonio Folcarelli (Race Mountain Folcarelli) on his debut in the Elite category.
«It was important to know how to manage the advantage without causing damage, It's always important to start off on the right foot because then everything becomes easier. – commented the Italian Dorigoni, the first pink jersey of the circuit – the team is fantastic and has worked very well».
Sixth place overall for the first Under 23, Marco Pavan of D'Amico Um Tools.
"It was a very close race, it's a huge thrill that, after this break, gives me a great feeling for the rest of the season. It was a really demanding race, especially given the pace set by Dorigoni, who I knew was the strongest man. I always start fast to build up a lead that I can manage. I tried not to lose too much in the sand and to gain on the other sections."
The first day of the GIC He has shown that everything can be constantly called into question. The second upcoming stage (the rematches are already scheduled for next Sunday in Corridonia) could change the hierarchy. Much will depend on the weather conditions and the race terrain.
