Filippo Ganna delighted with INEOS Grenadiers performance in Tirreno-Adriatico despite the cold: "Now it is starting to get really, really cold"
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Filippo Ganna was interviewed by Cycling Pro Net at the
finish of Stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico, where the 28 year old INEOS Grenadiers
rider put in a strong performance to finish seventh. On a day when Olav Kooij sprinted
to victory, Ganna once again showed his strength, despite the challenging
weather conditions.
The cold and rainy conditions have been a constant theme
throughout this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico, and Stage 4 was no exception.
"Obviously, when you ride, you feel the cold, and not
like when you stop and start to do the media or whatever. But yeah, it's
another day, and we’ll see what tomorrow brings. Maybe it could be another good
day with better weather, because now it is starting to get really, really
cold," Ganna explained.
With the race now reaching its midway point, the Italian
remains focused on finishing strongly. "This Tirreno is almost at the
halfway point, so we’ll see how we can finish well," he added.
Ganna was involved in an aggressive move 40km from the
finish, forming a small group with Antonio Tiberi, battling against the wind in
an attempt to force a selection. However, with too few riders committed to the
move, the effort ultimately came to nothing.
"Unlucky, we were just a few riders. If we had four or
five more, maybe it could have been a different result. But yeah, many riders
just stayed on the wheel and didn’t do anything. Then, I just tried to sprint
like any other rider. Some tried to attack on the hill, others on the downhill.
Everyone has their own tactic, and this is the beauty of cycling."
Despite missing out on the victory, Ganna praised the
efforts of INEOS Grenadiers, who have been among the standout teams in the race
so far.
"We did an amazing job today. I think everyone worked a
lot, and we put in a great performance. I can only say thank you to the guys.
Maybe the attack on the flat we could have saved, but in the end, we did a good
job."
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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