Pascal Ackermann wins Tour of Slovenia opening stage

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Pascal Ackermann (Bora-hansgrohe) won the opening stage of the Tour of Slovenia in Rogaška Slatina today.

The German champion finished the 171km route that started in Ljubljana in a time of 4:04:58.

Second across the line was Giacomo Nizzolo (Dimension Data), with Simone Consonni (UAE Team Emirates) completing the podium.

Luka Mezgec (Mitchelton-Scott) came in fourth, while Andrea Vendrame (Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec) placed fifth.

“I think it was my longest sprint ever. I started with 500 metres to go because Mezgec from the back with high speed and I just had to go for a long sprint. I was so happy to cross the finish line,” said Ackermann, who takes the first overall leader’s jersey of the race.

“After the Giro I recovered well and I also got a boost from my first Grand Tour. On the climbs I had fun today.”



Tour of Slovenia 2019 – stage 1 results (Ljubljana – Rogaška Slatina):

1Pascal Ackermann (Bora-hansgrohe)

4:04:58

2Giacomo Nizzolo (Dimension Data)

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3Simone Consonni (UAE Team Emirates)

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4Luka Mezgec (Mitchelton-Scott)

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5Andrea Vendrame (Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec)

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6Rui Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates)

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7Grega Bole (Bahrain-Merida)

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8Jérémy Leveau (Delko Marseille Provence)

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9Kristian Sbaragli (Israel Cycling Academy)

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10Umberto Marengo (Neri Sottoli–Selle Italia–KTM)

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