However, the Jumbo-Visma rider kept world toppers such as Peter Sagan (fourth) and Giacomo Nizzolo (eighth) behind him. The Australian Caleb Ewan and the Frenchman Arnaud Démare were nowhere to be seen.
Kooij is working on his first season in the main squad of Jumbo-Visma, which had him move on from the training team. Last month, the sprinter from Numansdorp already made an impression by finishing second in a stage of the UAE Tour. Even then a Belgian from Alpecin-Fenix was too quick for him, namely Jasper Philipsen.
The blue leader’s jersey will also hang on the shoulders of Filippo Ganna tomorrow. The Italian won the opening time trial yesterday and finished neatly in the peloton today. The Tirreno lasts until Sunday.
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