2016 Eschborn–Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz explained

2016 Eschborn-Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz
Series:2016 UCI Europe Tour
Date:1 May 2016
Stages:1
Distance:206.8
Unit:km
Time:5h 00' 02"
First:Alexander Kristoff
First Nat:NOR
Second:Maximiliano Richeze
Second Nat:ARG
Third:Sam Bennett
Third Nat:IRL
Previous:2015
Next:2017

The 2016 Eschborn-Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz was the 54th edition of the Eschborn-Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz, a semi-classic cycling race in Germany. It was held, as customary on Tag der Arbeit (English: Labour Day), 1 May. The race started in Eschborn and finished in Frankfurt, covering a total distance of 206.8km (128.5miles), and was a part of the 2016 UCI Europe Tour.

The race was won by Norwegian classics specialist Alexander Kristoff for, in a bunch sprint ahead of Maximiliano Richeze and 's Sam Bennett.[1]

Teams

Twenty-three teams were invited to take part in the race. These included four UCI WorldTeams, eleven UCI Professional Continental teams and eight UCI Continental teams.

Notes and References

  1. News: Kristoff wins Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn-Frankfurt. cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 7 April 2017. 1 May 2016.