VF GROUP BARDIANI-CSF FAIZANÈ: GIRO DELLA VALLE D’AOSTA. THIRD PLACE FOR CHILEAN VICENTE ROJAS.
Unleashed Chilean nearly pulls off the feat, caught in the final kilometer. Rojas conquers the King of the Mountains jersey and second place in the general classification.
The VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè team had a stellar performance in Stage 4 of the Giro della Valle d’Aosta, an Under-23 stage race. Chilean rider Vicente Rojas was the star of the show, claiming four of the five KOMs and establishing himself as the race’s top climber.
Rojas’s impressive ride began early, as he embarked on a daring breakaway with the support of his teammates Scalco and Turconi. The young Chilean demonstrated exceptional climbing skills, maintaining his position at the fThe VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè team had a stellar performance in Stage 4 of the Giro della Valle d’Aosta, an Under-23 stage race. Chilean rider Vicente Rojas was the star of the show, claiming four of the five KOMs and establishing himself as the race’s top climber.
Rojas’s impressive ride began early, as he embarked on a daring breakaway with the support of his teammates Scalco and Turconi. The young Chilean demonstrated exceptional climbing skills, maintaining his position at the forefront of the breakaway group. However, in the final kilometer, Rojas was caught by Widar and Dostyiev, narrowly missing out on the stage victory.
Despite the close call, Rojas’s remarkable efforts earned him three GPM victories, propelling him to the top of the climbers’ classification. Additionally, his strong performance secured him second place in the general classification, just behind stage winner Jarno Widar.
Reflecting on his performance, Rojas expressed his gratitude to his teammates and acknowledged the team’s strategic approach: “We knew the route well and we wanted to break away at all costs. The team worked well on all the KOMs, and I thank all my teammates for that. It’s a shame about the final stretch, but I know I gave it my all. Now we’re focusing on recovery, and tomorrow we’ll try to do even better. Thanks to everyone for the great race.”
The team’s performance was further bolstered by the impressive seventh-place finish of Vicentino rider Matteo Scalco in this penultimate stage. The VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè team is undoubtedly poised for a strong finish to the Giro della Valle d’Aosta, with Rojas’s climbing prowess and the team’s overall strength setting the stage for potential victories in the upcoming stages.orefront of the breakaway group. However, in the final kilometer, Rojas was caught by Widar and Dostyiev, narrowly missing out on the stage victory.
Despite the close call, Rojas’s remarkable efforts earned him three GPM victories, propelling him to the top of the climbers’ classification. Additionally, his strong performance secured him second place in the general classification, just behind stage winner Jarno Widar.
Reflecting on his performance, Rojas expressed his gratitude to his teammates and acknowledged the team’s strategic approach: “We knew the route well and we wanted to break away at all costs. The team worked well on all the KOMs, and I thank all my teammates for that. It’s a shame about the final stretch, but I know I gave it my all. Now we’re focusing on recovery, and tomorrow we’ll try to do even better. Thanks to everyone for the great race.”
The team’s performance was further bolstered by the impressive seventh-place finish of Vicentino rider Matteo Scalco in this penultimate stage. The VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè team is undoubtedly poised for a strong finish to the Giro della Valle d’Aosta, with Rojas’s climbing prowess and the team’s overall strength setting the stage for potential victories in the upcoming stages.