Nicola Padovan wins the 2026 Gran Premio "Sportivi di Loria"

Loria (Treviso). Nicola Padovan claimed victory in the 14th edition of the Gran Premio "Sportivi di Loria", prevailing in a reduced bunch sprint after 3 hours, 15 minutes and 26 seconds of racing. The Italian rider crossed the finish line ahead of Slovenia's Vanja Kuntarič Žibert and Gabriele Zago, both with the same time. The race The classic race in the Treviso area, held on a selective course suited to fast men, was enlivened by several breakaway attempts throughout the day. However, no attack managed to make the difference, and the peloton arrived together at the final kilometer. In the closing sprint, Padovan read the timing perfectly, launching his dash at the right moment and holding off his direct chasers. Final classification 1. Nicola Padovan (—) — 3:15:26 2. Vanja Kuntarič Žibert (—) s.t. 3. Gabriele Zago (—) s.t. 4. Jose Emilio Rodriguez Delgado (—) s.t. 5. Cristian Dandrea (—) s.t. Padovan's success represents an important seal for the Italian rider, who managed to prevail in one of the Veneto calendar's classics in front of a quality peloton.