Warren Barguil smashes competition on stage five of Tirreno-Adriatico with powerful climb

The Frenchman managed to hold onto victory after he kicked on the 21% gradient climb to steal a march on the breakaway

Warren Barguil Tirreno-Adriatico
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Warren Barguil (Arkéa Samsic) produced an exceptional performance on the 155km stage to Fermo at Tirreno-Adriatico to win his first race of 2022.

The Frenchman attacked with 3km in the race left to go on a 750m climb at 21% gradient, leading the other riders trailing in his wake. A climbing specialist, Barguil displayed his true ability by holding onto the race lead as he grimaced through the pain and reached the finish line. 

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