The Italian was the winner in the sprint finish in Morales del Vino
The fact that the Vuelta a Castilla y León has finally completed its first stage is a victory in itself. The second, on asphalt, came from the hands of Giacomo Nizzolo. The Italian rider from Team Israel donned the first multi-color jersey, which certifies him as the leader of the general classification.
A 156-kilometer route between Benavente and Morales del Vino, featuring three riders who were part of the day's breakaway: Ángel Madrazo of Burgos BH, Miquel Vals of Manuela Fundación, and Mikel Aristi of Euskaltel Euskadi.
On the slopes of the Alto de Villadepera, they were neutralized by a group of pursuers, including Simon Yates and Gorka Izaguirre, two of the favorites to win. The peloton wiped out the small breakaway. It also absorbed a dozen escapees, including Nibali, another heavyweight.
The outcome happened just as the predictions had predicted: a sprint finish. Nizzolo, the 2020 European Road Champion, prevailed.
During the second stage, we'll find out the winner of the 36th International Cycling Tour of Castile and León. The final stage starts and finishes in Guijuelo, with four challenging mountain climbs.
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