Triumph to the sprint and first yellow jersey Tour of Magnificent QinghaI for him Team Polti VisitMaltathanks to a Peñalver that was the fastest in the initial stage.
With the enormous conviction of finding great results in Chinahe Team Polti VisitMalta let the kilometers pass in the first partial of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai to take control of the platoon already within the last 15 kilometers. Placement, support for the Esprinter Manuel Peñalver and trust in the end.
Despite disorganization at the final kilometer, the Alicante cyclist was able to follow the right wheels and less than 300 meters was in second position. Valient and determined, he started next to the fences to maintain his effort to the same line of finish and lift his arms with fury and satisfaction. All of the Team Polti VisitMalta He celebrated this triumph of Peñalver which also means the first yellow jersey of the Chinese test.
Manuel Peñalver: «I am very happy to open Qinghai in the best way. He had the complete confidence of the team, very good feeling and they have worked great today. I liked the end, I have anticipated and I have not been able to overcome, to the top to the goal taking advantage of the favorable wind. I dedicate victory to the team, Fran, Alberto (accountant brothers), Ivan (Basso) and the directors. Let's go for more!
Jesús Hernández, sports director: «We knew today was a perfect opportunity for Peñalver. The team overturned with him, knowing that the end was very fast, picing down and with a slight right curve. Manuel has been very intelligent, has been anticipated and has closed to the fences so that they had to advance for the longest part. As I always say, for me it is really gratifying that all colleagues have given 100% for the team and to get this result ».
Tomorrow the defense of the leadership will have as its scenario the second stage of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai. A total of 151 kilometers between Doubba and Huzhu which include the first increases in the competition (the 3000 meters of altitude will be exceeded) with the last 30 kilometers favorable to see a possible sprint among the runners capable of overcoming those ascents.
