Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) powered to his second stage victory of the 2017 edition of Tirreno-Adriatico Sunday in Fermo.
The reigning world champion survived a short but steep climb to the finish after 210 kilometres to contest stage 5 in a reduced sprint, nabbing a convincing victory over a field mostly composed of GC contenders. Thibaut Pinot (FDJ), who moved up to second overall midway through the day when Orica-Scott's Adam Yates abandoned, claimed runner-up honours and a few bonus seconds, while LottoNl-Jumbo's Primoz Roglic finished third.
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) continues to lead the general classification heading into Monday's stage 6, which runs 168km from Ascoli Piceno to Civitanova Marche.
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The stage turned into a race of attrition in its second half, as they tackled a collection of short, steep climbs. Rider after rider was dropped, while up front attack followed attack, but none stayed clear.
The stage ended with a small group of the top GC riders grinding their way up yet another steep, narrow, cobble climb to the finish line, only to be joined and then easily passed by the world champion.
"I felt very bad today, but I am very happy for this win," Sagan said. "It was looking like I wouldn’t be able to race tomorrow – all day it was full gas, with everyone attacking. I don't know if the other riders saw the profile?
How it unfolded
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