World champion Elisa Balsamo takes Trofeo Binda victory for Trek-Segafredo

The Italian rider timed her sprint to perfection after a tactical masterclass from her team

Elisa Balsamo (Trek-Segafredo) wins the 2022 Trofeo Binda
Elisa Balsamo (Trek-Segafredo) wins the 2022 Trofeo Binda
(Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty)

Elisa Balsamo took her first home win in the rainbow jersey at Trofeo Binda on Sunday, winning the sprint from a group of around 20 women. 

It was an imperious finish from the Italian who was hidden by her team for the entire race. After her Trek-Segafredo team-mates had brought her back to the front group in the closing eight kilometres, she was around 10th wheel in the final bend, about 250m from the line. 

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