Nizzolo's sprint to second place in Sarthe sign of recovery

Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing)

Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing) (Image credit: Trek Bicycle Corporation)

The first stage of the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Pays de la Loire was bound for a sprint finish and it was Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing) who almost caused an upset on the line. Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ) continued his winning ways to claim victory but for Nizzolo, it was a sign that he is no longer limited by the collarbone he broke on a training ride in February.