19 May TEAM CORRATEC – VINI FANTINI / THIRD PLACE IN THE GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AT THE TOUR OF HELLAS
The Tour of Hellas concludes with a double triumph for the Team corratec – Vini Fantini, ambassador of ISB Sport: Attilio Viviani conquers the podium in the final stage in Athens, while Valerio Conti secures a brilliant third place in the general classification.
Despite the difficulties of the last stage, characterized by a first part in line followed by a very technical final circuit in the heart of Athens for a total of 132.5 km, the impeccable work of the team allowed the Veronese rider to maintain an excellent position in the group, saving energy and making a crucial comeback, thus narrowly missing the victory in this final fraction.
VALERIO CONTI TAKES 3RD PLACE IN THE QUEEN STAGE OF THE TOUR OF HELLAS
Valerio Conti also demonstrates an excellent performance, who after a solid initial time trial and the podium in the queen stage, managed the last stages with intelligence, without taking risks and losing time, thus ensuring a well-deserved third place in the general classification.
The stage, which started in Karditsa, was characterized by numerous climbs before the final ascent to the finish in Velouchi, a challenging 11.8-kilometer climb with an average gradient of 8.7 percent, and adverse weather conditions, including fog, wind and cold, which forced the organization to neutralize the first part of the race. Resuming the race, thanks to the great work of the team led by Aliaksandr Kuchynsky, Conti managed to save energy and run cautiously ahead of the last climb, which he tackled at a very high pace. Despite constant attacks from his opponents, the Roman rider showed great skill and tenacity, managing the effort and taking an excellent third place.