Filippo Ganna delighted with INEOS Grenadiers performance in Tirreno-Adriatico despite the cold: "Now it is starting to get really, really cold"

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."