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Hamilton wins stage 4 of the Tirreno-Adriatico, Woods retains the Maglia Azzurra

Hamilton wins stage 4 of the Tirreno-Adriatico, Woods retains the Maglia Azzurra

Lucas Hamilton (Mitchelton – Scott) has won stage 4 of the 55th edition of the Tirreno-Adriatico EOLO, 194km from Terni to Cascia, ahead of Fausto Masnada (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) and Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling) who retains the Maglia Azzurra, as leader of the GC.

STAGE RESULT

1 – Lucas Hamilton (Mitchelton – Scott) 194km in 4h46’22”

2 – Fausto Masnada (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) s.t.

3 – Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling) at 10″

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

1 – Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling)

2 – Rafal Majka (Bora – Hansgrohe) at 9″

3 – Fausto Masnada (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) at 18″

JERSEYS

Maglia Azzurra (blue), General Classification Leader, sponsored by Gazprom – Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling)
Maglia Arancio (orange), Sprinter Classification Leader, sponsored by Sportful – Pascal Ackermann (Bora – Hansgrohe)
Maglia Verde (green), King of the Mountains Classification Leader, sponsored by Enel – Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling)
Maglia Bianca (white), Young Rider General Classification Leader, sponsored by Sara Assicurazioni – Lucas Hamilton (Mitchelton – Scott)

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Lucas Hamilton said: “I tried to stay with the strongest riders on the final climb, then I was lucky I was with Masnada on the final attack, I could have not made it alone. It was a good day, Simon remains the leader for the GC”.

Michael Woods, the Maglia Azzurra, said: “Really hard stage but the team but very strong. A difficult day, just like yesterday and probably tomorrow. There are so many strong riders here, I am happy to keep the jersey another day.”