Andrea Bagioli takes third in the hectic final of Stage 5
After Mathias Vacek took second on stage 2, Bagioli third on stage 3 and our fast-man Teutenberg taking third on yesterday’s stage 4, Andrea once again crossed the line on today’s fifth stage in third place in a fast finish in Zakopane. Despite a climb in the final 20km, the stage came down to a reduced bunch sprint on the uphill drag to the line.
With a strong lead-out from Sam Oomen and Jacopo Mosca inside the final kilometre, it looked like Andrea could be set to take the top step on the podium but a very early sprint from stage winner Brennan of Visma Lease a Bike and runner up Ben Turner of Ineos Grenadiers meant our punchy Italian had to settle for third.
