Scaroni claims overall victory in Tour des Alpes-Maritimes
XDS Astana Team rider Christian Scaroni claimed overall victory in the two-day French race, the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes, which concluded in the city of Vence Feb 24, the team's press service reported on its official website.
Despite the challenging terrain and numerous climbs, the stage ended with a sprint from a group of favorites. A few kilometers before the finish, Christian Scaroni attacked alongside Santiago Buitrago from Bahrain-Victorious, but their rivals caught them on the final stretch.
In the sprint, XDS Astana Team riders Nicola Conci and Clément Champoussin secured 3rd and 4th places, respectively.
By finishing in this lead group, Scaroni ensured his overall victory.
Another XDS Astana Team rider, Lorenzo Fortunato, placed 5th in the General Classification.
Tour des Alpes-Maritimes is a road cycling stage race held February 22-23, 2025 in the department of Alpes-Maritimes in the southeast of France.