The Colombian of the UAE Emirates made its way to finish third on the arrival in Breskens, only surpassed by the Belgian Tim Merlier and Arnaud de Lie.
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The start of the Renewi Tour 2025 had everything: wind, fans, falls and attacks that threatened to break the calm of a totally flat terrain. In the end, as is usually the case in Holland, he sent the pure speed and there Juan Sebastián Molano again showed that he is to fight from you with the best squads in the platoon.
In the Breskens goal, the Colombian of the UAE Emirates-XRG crossed third, behind two heavy pesos of the house: Tim Merlier, current European champion, and Arnaud de Lie. The Belgian Merlier was the strongest, backed by an impeccable train from Soudal-Quick Step, but Molano remained in the fight and reached a prominent third place.
The 182.6 kilometers day between Terneuzen and Breskens was marked by constant and falls, one of them in the absence of five kilometers that involved fast men such as Olav Kooij and Sam Welsford. UAE knew how to stay ahead at all times and moral, with the help of Rui Oliveira, he got rid of incidents to reach the final packaging.
The Colombian launched his sprint from behind, without a perfect launch, but with enough power to beat names such as Biniam Girmay and his compatriot Fernando Gaviria, who also let themselves be seen in the Top 10. His third place confirms that he is going through a good state of form and that his team trusts him to finish off in mass arrivals.
Molano has already demonstrated on several occasions that it does not need great trains to fight ends. His experience in the big laps and his instinct allow him to move with intelligence in the most chaotic sprints. The podium in this first stage not only gives confidence, but also places it in a good position for the remainder of the Renewi Tour, which still keeps several opportunities for sprinters.
The second stage, between Blankenberge and Ardooie, is again flat. Another appointment so that the packagers repeat the battle and so that molano, with the duties well done at the opening, continue to seek its moment of glory.
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