Bennati takes first victory of season at Circuit de la Sarthe

Daniele Bennati (Leopard Trek) is fully color co-ordinated.

Daniele Bennati (Leopard Trek) is fully color co-ordinated. (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)

Daniele Bennati (Leopard Trek) was relieved to have earned his first victory of the season in stage 1 of the Circuit de la Sarthe, eight days after his big disappointment at Gent-Wevelgem.