South African sponsored Pro-Continental cycling team, Team Barloworld scooped their 12th win in stage two of the Brixia Tour in Italy today.
Team Barloworld’s star Columbian climber, Felix Cardenas raced to victory today and dedicated his win to his mother who suddenly past away last week.
An emotionally charged Cardenas led the race in the final 10km and finished first with an advantage of one minute.
Cardenas, along with teammate Amets Txurruka (Esp) made their move on the breakaway of 20 riders as they approached the climb up the steep Monte Maniva mountain. Cardenas attacked from the onset and strategically kept the peloton at bay with his side-kick Txurruka.
“I’m very happy with my win today and more importantly with my performance during this trying time. I was determined to win and I would like to dedicate this win to my late mom,” said Cardenas.
Today’s stage 2 of the Brixia Tour covered 169.2km from Brescia to Passo Maniva in northern Italy.
The four day Brixia Tour ends on Sunday. Stage three on Saturday covers a 101.8km race from Pisogne to Darfo Boario Terme, followed by a 62.3km time trial.
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