Ewan wins first stage of Germany tour
Created: 08/25/2022, 17:53
Cycling: Germany Tour, Weimar - Meiningen (171.7 km), 1st stage.
Caleb Ewan from Australia from Team Lotto Soudal is on stage during registration.
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Caleb Ewan has won the first stage of the Germany tour.
The favorite from Australia won the sprint in Meiningen on Thursday in front of the Italian Jonathan Milan.
On the 171.7 kilometer stage that started in Weimar, Max Kanter took third place ahead of Felix Groß.
Meiningen - The Italian Filippo Ganna continues to lead in the overall standings.
The time trial world champion is two seconds ahead of Dutchman Bauke Mollema and three seconds ahead of Milan and defending champion Nils Politt.
The man from Cologne has a good chance of taking over the leader's red jersey on Friday.
On the 200.7 kilometers from Meiningen to Marburg, two climbs have to be mastered on the final lap, which is why a sprint finish is unlikely.
The tour ends on Sunday in Stuttgart.
dpa