Showing posts with label Vincenzo Nibali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vincenzo Nibali. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Vincenzo Nibali wins Tirreno-Adriatico
Liquigas rider Vincenzo Nibali is eyeing up Tour de France after becoming third Italian to win Tirreno-Adriatico race.
Last Modified: 13 Mar 2012 19:57

Nibali celebrates on the podium alongside Chris Horner (L) and Roman Kreuziger (R) [GALLO/GETTY] 
Vincenzo Nibali became the third Italian to win the Tirreno-Adriatico in the past four years after finishing in front of American veteran Chris Horner in the final stage on Tuesday.

Nibali was ninth fastest in the 9.3-kilometer (5.8-mile) individual time trial, but the Liquigas rider finished the race in 29 hours, 38 minutes, 8 seconds to beat Horner by 14 seconds.

"I'm very happy, it was a great performance,'' Nibali said.

"A great time trial, even if there was a strong opposing wind which kept moving my front wheel. I was even forced to touch the brakes.

"Now, I'll focus on Saturday's Milano-San Remo. Then the Tour de France is in my