Skjelmose wins Andorra Clàssica on return from illness
Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) won the first edition of the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica on Sunday, his first race since Liège–Bastogne–Liège. The Dane outsprinted Cristián Rodríguez (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) and Enric Mas (Movistar) after 115km of mountainous racing.
The 1.1 event was shortened and moved up an hour due to forecast storms. Despite the changes, riders faced 3,500m of elevation, including the Port d’Envalira and a summit finish on the Coll de la Botella.
Skjelmose attacked with 6km to go, was briefly distanced, but clawed back in the final 2km before winning from a five-man sprint. Tom Pidcock (Q36.5) and Esteban Chaves (EF Education-EasyPost) also featured in the lead groups.
The return to form is timed well. Skjelmose is slated to start the Tour de France on July 5th, racing alongside Trek's sprinter, Jonathan Milan.
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