Broken collarbone in Lombardia
Even if I ended il Lombardia with a broken collarbone, the race itself was not so bad. It was more difficult, since normally it is more controlled until Muro di Sormano. But this time there was an extremely higher tempo much earlier. On Sormano I lost some, as there was nothing to do against three riders from Trek-Segafredo in the lead group.
13th in the Tour of Poland
The Tour of Poland 2020 is history and it is not so easy to sum it up. Unfortunately it did not go so well for me. I thought I would have more chances on the mountain stage on Saturday. But about halfway through the stage I was involved in a crash, along with Richard Carapaz (Team Ineos) who until then had worn the yellow jersey.
Getting down to business tomorrow
The first three stages of the Tour of Poland are done. Physically I am absolutely where I want to be. But Fabio Jakobsen's bad crash in the opening stage really affected me. We were teammates at Quick-Step and often shared a room at training camps or races. I very much hope that Fabio survives this. After the long racing break we first had to find out how our form is.
Third place in the dusty Tuscan heat
The season has re-started. I am satisfied with my podium place on the Italian gravel race Strade Bianche. I would not have thought I would cope so well with the heat. It was measured at up to 40 degrees in the shade. The roughly 184km around Siena were extremely challenging and the dusty gravel sections were pretty dangerous.
Contract extension with BORA-hansgrohe
I am happy to tell you that I have extended my contract with my current team BORA-hansgrohe for four years, until the end of 2024. In the last year and a half I have found my place in the team and feel really well there. I am convinced that my successes were only possible under these conditions and with the support of everyone at the team.
