Team Vorarlberg just misses out on full success! Alexander Konychev fifth at the 62nd Cherry Blossom Race Wels UCI 1.2
Alexander Konychev in fifth place at the 62nd Cherry Blossom Race Wels UCI 1.2
The traditional classic through the cherry blossom around Wels took place this year for the first time as a UCI 1.2 race over 169 kilometers. Lukas Meiler, who crashed heavily in Italy last Sunday, was back in the team today, as was Colin Stüssi, who returned after a bout of bronchitis. However, neither had anything to do with the outcome of the race.
This was largely determined by Italian newcomer Alexander Konychev. In the finale, the 25-year-old launched several attacks and repeatedly decimated the leading group of nine riders. Konychev opened the sprint for the stage win too early and was “overrun” by four riders.
The winner was the Czech Lukas Kubis (Elkov-Kasper) ahead of Emanuel Zangerle from the home team Felt-Felbermayr (AUT). Third Roger Kluge (GER – Rad-net), the experienced pro who rode in the World Tour for eight years.
Alexander Konychev sums up: “Last year, Jaka Primozic started early on the last kilometer and won. I wanted to do the same today, but it didn’t work (yet). But I’m on the right track and I’m now looking forward to the race in Vorarlberg on Wednesday!”
Result: https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/int.-raffeisenbank-kirschblutenrennen/2024/result
CV Alexander Konychev: https://www.procyclingstats.com/rider/alexander-konychev
Line-up Team Vorarlberg: Dominik Amann, Jannis Peter, Lukas Meiler, Lukas Rüegg, Pirmin Benz, Alexander Konychev, Lukas Rüegg;
Next race: Home race on May 1st at the 13th GP Vorarlberg UCI 1.2!
The stage is set for the 13th edition of the cycling classic in Vorarlberg next Wednesday. It will be a tough “day of work” for Team Vorarlberg against the competition of 24 teams.
All information can be found on the new homepage: https://www.proevent-cycling.at/gp-vorarlberg/
The race will be broadcast live on ORF TV from 13:30 to 15:30, as well as on social media channels.
Press Service Team Vorarlberg