Tour of Algarve – Jarlinson Pantano moves up –

19 February 2016

IAM Cycling

 

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THE FACT OF THE DAY

Jarlinson Pantano never ceases to surprise. Known for his talents as a puncheur and climber, the Colombian on the IAM Cycling team nevertheless finished in 21st place in the time trial just 1’10” behind the day’s winner, Fabian Cancellara (Trek-Segafredo). Two days before a demanding summit finish, Pantano, whose nickname in the team is “Pais”, has moved himself up to 9th place overall.

Volta Algarve 2016 - 2a tappa Lagoa - Alto da Foia 198,6 Km - 18//02/2016 - Jarlinson Pantano (IAM Cycling) - foto Roberto Bettini/BettiniPhoto©2016

THE QUOTE

“Given the fact that I have had trouble with my health recently, I can accept having finished 11th today,” Matthias Brändle explained. “I have a little time still to reach 100% before the Paris-Nice prologue, which is my next goal.”

Volta Algarve 2016 - 3a tappa Sagres - Sagres 18 km - 19//02/2016 - Matthias Brandle (IAM Cycling) - foto Roberto Bettini/BettiniPhoto©2016

THE EXPLANATION

Kjell Carlström, one of the directeurs sportifs in the Algarve along with Eddy Seigneur, praised Jarlinson Pantano’s performance. “The wind was responsible for complicating the task of our rider. He struggled on the return portion, lacking a bit of power, but he passed through the intermediate time check in 12th place at 34 seconds behind, on the same time as a certain Alberto Contador.”

THE ANECDOTE

Jonas Van Genechten and Simon Pellaud worked hard to finish their day within the time limits. And they finished practically wheel to wheel with only 20 hundredths of a second separating them after 18 kilometers.

THE NUMBER

39 – The top speed of the wind gusts that were measured over this exposed course, which saw an average wind speed of 28km/h blow throughout the stage.

Volta Algarve 2016 - 2a tappa Lagoa - Alto da Foia 198,6 Km - 18//02/2016 - IAM Cycling - foto Roberto Bettini/BettiniPhoto©2016

Race Pictures – BettiniPhoto©2016

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