Michele Scarponi could not realize a top performance in the final time trial of Tirreno-Adriatico. On the 9,6 km course in San Benedetto del Tronto, Lampre-ISD’s captain recorded the 68th time, 55″ higher than the winning one of Cancellara (1st).
Because of this performance, Scarponi completed Tirreno-Adriatico in 7th position, at 1’16″ to Nibali, who became final leader of the overall classification after the the time trial.
The best blue-fuchsia rider was Malori, even if his performance was not so brilliant: 17th at 25″.
“I’m not satisfied, because I was willing to enter in the top 5 of the overall classification – Scarponi said (photo Bettini) – The time trial was not so suitable for me, but I thought I could be more competitive”. The complete interview at the adress http://www.teamlampreisd.com/videos/scarponi-e-la-crono-finale-della-tirreno-adriatico-2012/.
STAGE CLASSIFICATION
1st Cancellara 10’36″
2nd Bennati 12″
3rd Meyer 16″
17°thMalori 25″
68th Scarponi 55″
OVERALL STANDING
1st Nibali 29h38’08″
2nd Horner 14″
3rd Kreuziger 26″
4th Nocentini 56″
5th Hoogerland 1′
6th Rodriguez 1’16″
7th Scarponi 1’16″
