2018 Trofeo Laigueglia Explained

2018 Trofeo Laigueglia
Series:2018 UCI Europe Tour
Date:11 February 2018
Stages:1
Distance:203.7
Unit:km
Time:5h 10' 50"[1]
First:Moreno Moser
First Team:Italy (national team)
First Nat:Italy
Second:Paolo Totò
Second Nat:Italy
Third:Matteo Busato
Third Nat:Italy
Previous:2017
Next:2019

The 2018 Trofeo Laigueglia was a one-day road cycling race that took place on 11 February 2018 in and around Laigueglia, Italy. It was the 55th edition of the Trofeo Laigueglia and was rated as a 1.HC event as part of the 2018 UCI Europe Tour.

The race was won by Moreno Moser,[2] riding for an Italian national team select, accelerating 100 metres from the summit of the climb through the hilltop village of Colla Micheri to open a decisive gap. Second place went to Paolo Totò for the team, ahead of 's Matteo Busato.[3]

Teams

Twenty-two teams were invited to take part in the race. These included one UCI WorldTeam, thirteen UCI Professional Continental teams, seven UCI Continental teams and an Italian national team.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trofeo Laigueglia (result). ProCyclingStats. 12 February 2018.
  2. News: Moser rondt solo succesvol af en zegeviert in Trofeo Laigueglia. Moser successfully completes solo and triumphs in Trofeo Laigueglia. Sporza. Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie. 11 February 2018. 16 February 2018.
  3. News: Moser solos to Trofeo Laigueglia victory. 11 February 2018. 16 February 2018. Cyclingnews. Immediate Media Company.
  4. News: 2018 Trofeo Laigueglia start list. ProCyclingStats. 11 February 2018. 16 February 2018.