Let's be honest, in the game of predictions for today's stage, Andrea Vendrame's name was not at the top of the list. And yet... "I had marked this stage among my objectives, although I wasn't sure it was really suitable for me. Plus, it was a very tough day due to the weather conditions. I focused on controlling the general classification riders and in the finale, I knew I was in good form to give it a try. It worked out well and the victory arrived. But we at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale are not done yet, we also have great ambitions with Johannes Staune-Mittet for the general classification of this Tirreno Adriatico".

For the 30-year-old Veneto rider, this is his sixth victory as a professional, equally divided between Italy and France. And his analysis continues: "This is a very important victory for me because I needed a prestigious success to add to those previously obtained at the Giro, and for my team, which is constantly searching for UCI points. Today everything went as we had anticipated, as in the pre-race briefing we expected a relatively small group finish. It was important to crest the climbs in the first 15-20 positions to avoid gaps and then maintain composure in the finale, choosing the right moment to launch the sprint. I knew the road narrowed in the last 300 meters, so I decided to go. These weather conditions are not ideal, but I once again demonstrated that I perform well in them".