Velochimp: Astrochimp on Cycling

Alessandro Petacchi si the King of the Etruscans. This makes no sense unless you are talking about the Gp Costa degli Etruschi one of the first races of the season in Italy. Alessandro Petacchi won the race for the third consecutive year and for his 120th win overall. Petacchi did have the usual bunch of Italian sprinters that he is able to beat. Riders such as Bennati and Balducci are a challenge, but rarely are they able to beat AleJet in a sprint.

Even though Petacchi was unable to get a win vs main rival Tom Boonen in the Tour de Qatar, it is no worry to him or his sponsor Milram. Races such as Etruschi, Milan San Remo and the Giro are where the wins matter most, and Petacchi is usually able to come up with top results.

Gp Costa degli Etruschi Results:

1 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita-Mrm)
2 Gabriele Balducci (Ita-Asa)
3 Daniele Bennati (Ita-Lam)
4 Robert Hunter (Rsa-Bar)
5 Giosue’ Bonomi (Ita-Bar)
6 Crescenzo D’amore (Ita-Otc)
7 Kristofz Szchawinsky (Pol-Mie)
8 Francesco Chicchi (Ita-Liq)
9 Jochen Summer (Aut-Elk)
10 Paride Grillo (Ita-Pan)