Gaviria ready for first sprint showdown at Tirreno-Adriatico

Fernando Gaviria pulled on the best young rider's white jersey at Tirreno-Adriatico after his Quick-Step Floors team finished fourth in the opening time trial, but the Colombian sprinter confirmed he is in Italy for far bigger goals, starting with the first sprint showdown at the end of Thursday's second stage to Follonica.

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