After three stages of the 2015 Giro d'Italia, Elia Viviani had a stage win to his name and was leading the points classification. Fast-forward to 2016 and the Team Sky sprinter is yet to stand on the podium with Marcel Kittel dominating the two field sprints held in the Netherlands before the race heads to Italy and resumes in Catanzaro.
With a stacked sprinters field and Kittel in top-form, Viviani explained he is content with his early sensations from the 99th edition of the Giro.
"We're really focused for the whole Giro in the best form. At the moment, when Kittel is perfect, second is a good result," Viviani told reporters after stage 3 having led the the peloton behind the Etixx-Quick Step sprinter.
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Viviani had placed himself on Kittel's wheel before the German opened up his sprint but was unable to match the high-end speed. The 27-year-old explained that he believes Kittel's is the best wheel to follow in the final, and is a tactic he will continue to employ.
"If he makes an error, he makes an error. My focus is to take his wheel then keep trying. Sometimes you can go faster and maybe win," he added.
More on this story:
• Giro d'Italia: Kittel wins stage 3
• Giro d'Italia stage 3: Finish line quotes
• Lefevere blasts other sprint teams at Giro d'Italia
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