At Milano-Torino, Mattia Bais confirms his lead in the climbers’ classification of the Coppa Italia delle Regioni

Today at Milano-Torino, Team Polti VisitMalta was in the breakaway with Mattia Bais, who attacked once again after his move at Trofeo Laigueglia earlier this month. Later, Germán Gómez secured 23rd place at the Superga finish line.

The rider from Trentino broke away on the flat roads of Lombardy and Piedmont alongside four other riders and was caught after 130 kilometers at the top of the first ascent near the Basilica. At that point, he helped Gomez stay in the main group during the following (and decisive) repetition of the tough climb. The young Colombian held on impressively, finishing 1’17” behind the winner, Del Toro.

Bais: “On the first uphill there were just two of us attackers left at the front, I managed to hold on until the summit but with the headwind and UAE’s brutal acceleration there wasn’t much to do. I’m happy to have given my all and to keep leading the climbers’ classification in the Coppa Italia delle Regioni.”

Sports Director Giovanni Ellena: “We had a great presence in the race, executing our plan to be part of the break with Mattia and to stay with the best in the finale with Germán. A good sign ahead of our upcoming races in an increasingly packed calendar.”