“I’m absolutely happy about this win – said the Italian rider – it’s a very important victory both for me, for Katusha and for Russia, since today I know is the Russian Men’s Day: I’m very pleased to give them another reason to celebrate. It was a special triumph for me in a very prestigious competition, one of the most beautiful Belgian classic race: I felt in a great condition despite the cold weather, and in the end I managed to win thanks also to my bigger experience. I have to thank the whole team, they worked great: in the morning we decided the strategy, and everything went as we planned. I wanted to anticipate the most favorite riders, and thanks to my shape I managed to”.

KATUSHA MEDIA SERVICE