David Arroyo finished second place in the final stage of the Giro del Trentino. The Caja Rural-Seguros RGA rider was beaten by Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) in the final sprint from a 3-rider break. The team was very active throughout the day and David Arroyo sought his opportunities to bring the race to a successful end.
"It was a tough race, I managed to be present in the right break and fight for the stage," he said. "I missed a bit of punch to win but the second place gives us strength for the next races where we have to get more wins. Pello [Bilbao] led the way in Castilla y León and now we have to continue our work to continue the streak.
"This result gives me moral and confidence for the upcoming race, and even more so after the Volta a Catalunya and Vuelta al Pais Vasco that did not go as I expected. I did hard work in the winter and hope to reap the fruits. I attacked but I was caught inside the last kilometer. I have taken the wheel, but I could not pass him. We're pleased with this race Italy and eager to continue the fight for victory."
Sports director Eugenio Goikoetxea analyzed the stage, saying that it "wasa good stage for us. iT started well with presence on the breaks but after the Benito's crash, our plans were destroyed. Luckily he only has some road rash. Then Davide played his card with his good legs but Tiralongo was stronger. When you are in the mix for a stage win, you should be happy. We must continue our work."
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