Adam Yates says Tirreno-Adriatico loss 'leaves a bad taste in the mouth'
Adam Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) leaves Italy with a bad taste in his mouth after losing his race lead in Tirreno-Adriatico on the final day time trial.
Tirreno-Adriatico
Where: Italy
When: March 13-19 2019
Rank: UCI WorldTour
The 2019 edition of Tirreno-Adriatico will see the week long stage race enter its 54th year.
Last year’s win went to Michał Kwiatkowski, whilst 2017’s victor was Nairo Quintana who also won in 2015. Both Alberto Contador and Vincenzo Nibali have two wins to their names, too
Tirreno-Adriatico often serves as a preparation ground for those aiming for Milan-San Remo glory as well as those riders thinking of taking home the maglia rosa at the Giro d’Italia in May.
But much like Paris-Nice, the other week-long stage race that runs concurrently, Tirreno has prestige in its own right, with a roll call of winners that would be the envy of any race.
Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 route
Read more about the stages of the Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 route here.
| Stage one, Wednesday March 13 | Lido di Camaiore | 21.5km TTT |
| Stage two, Thursday March 14 | Camaiore – Pomarance | 195km hills |
| Stage three, Friday March 15 | Pomarance – Foligno | 226km flat |
| Stage four, Saturday March 16 | Foligno – Fossombrone | 221km hills |
| Stage five, Sunday March 17 | Colli al Metauro – Recanati | 180km hills |
| Stage six, Monday March 18 | Matelica – Jesi | 195km flat |
| Stage seven, Tuesday March 19 | San Benedetto del Tronto | 10km ITT |
Tirreno-Adriatico: Recent winners
2018 Michał Kwiatkowski
2017 Nairo Quintana
2016 Greg Van Avermaet
2015 Nairo Quintana
2014 Alberto Contador
2013 Vincenzo Nibali
2012 Vincenzo Nibali
2011 Cadel Evans
2010 Stefano Garzelli
2009 Michele Scarponi
2008 Fabian Cancellara
Key info: TV guide | Start list | Route guide
Previous editions: 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
Key riders: Vincenzo Nibali | Greg Van Avermaet | Nairo Quintana | Peter Sagan
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Primož Roglič wins Tirreno-Adriatico ahead of Simon Yates (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) -
Adam Yates just misses out on the Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 title (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Adam Yates misses out on Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 title by one second to Primož Roglič
Adam Yates missed out on the biggest stage race victory of his career by one second at Tirreno-Adriatico.
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Adam Yates will try to defend his lead on the final day of Tirreno-Adriatico (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 stage seven time trial start times
Adam Yates faces a tough challenge as he tries to defend his Tirreno-Adriatico lead on the final day.
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18 March 2019 54th Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 06 : Matelica - Jesi 1st : ALAPHILIPPE Julian (FRA) Deceuninck - Quickstep Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Julian Alaphilippe stuns sprinters to win stage six bunch finish in Tirreno-Adriatico 2019
The Frenchman surprised the likes of Elia Viviani and Peter Sagan to take victory
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17 March 2019 54th Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 05 : Colli al Metauro - Recanti 2nd : YATES Adam (GBR) Mitchelton - Scott, Leader of the General Classification Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Lead of 25 seconds not enough to win Tirreno-Adriatico, says Adam Yates
The Briton plays down GC chances despite extending his lead on stage five
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15 March 2019 77th Paris - Nice Stage 06 : Peynier - Brignoles KWIATKOWSKI Michal (POL) Sky Leader of the General Classification Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA What makes the perfect stage race? Riders have their say
Mountains, time trials or sprints… What makes a perfect week-long stage race? The riders racing this week in Tirreno-Adriatico have their say.
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16 March 2019 54th Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 04 : Foligno - Fossombrone LUTSENKO Alexey (KAZ) Astana Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA 'I crashed twice but still won, it shows you never know what can happen'
Alexey Lutsenko took a phenomenal win on Tirreno-Adriatico stage four despite crashing twice
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16 March 2019 54th Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 04 : Foligno - Fossombrone YATES Adam (GBR) Mitchelton - Scott, Leader of the General Classification Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Adam Yates looking to take time at Tirreno-Adriatico despite playing down GC prospects
The Britain says he has no overall ambitions but will try and take time if he can
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16 March 2019 54th Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 04 : Foligno - Fossombrone 1st : LUTSENKO Alexey (KAZ) Astana Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Alexey Lutsenko takes dramatic victory on Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 stage four
Adam Yates retains the overall lead after finishing in the lead group on stage four
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FOSSOMBRONE, ITALY - MARCH 16: Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdon and Team Sky / Drop from Peloton / during the 54th Tirreno-Adriatico 2019, Stage 4 a 221km stage from Foligno to Fossombrone / #TirrenoAdriatico / on March 16, 2019 in Fossombrone, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Geraint Thomas abandons Tirreno-Adriatico 2019
Welshman pulls out with stomach problems
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Gianni Moscon pulled out of Tirreno-Adriatico after a crash earlier in the season (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Gianni Moscon abandoned Tirreno-Adriatico due to ‘feeling strange’ after crash
Gianni Moscon pulled out of Tirreno-Adriatico due to “feeling strange” after a crash earlier in the season.
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Elia Viviani wins stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Elia Viviani beats Peter Sagan at the line to win stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico 2019
Elia Viviani held his nerve and sprinted late to narrowly beat Peter Sagan on stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico.
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Julian Alaphilippe says recent victories are reward for his hard work (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) 'This is the reward for a lot of work': Julian Alaphilippe flying high on incredible form
Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) says he is reaping the rewards for his hard work, after he took victory on Tirreno-Adriatico stage two.
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POMARANCE, ITALY - MARCH 14: Arrival / Julian Alaphilippe of France and Deceuninck - Quick-Step / Celebration / Greg Van Avermaet of Belgium and CCC Team / during the 54th Tirreno-Adriatico 2019, Stage 2 a 195km stage from Camaiore to Pomarance 364m / #TirrenoAdriatico / on March 14, 2019 in Pomarance, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Julian Alaphillipe sprints to glory in Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 stage two
Julian Alaphilippe waited until the perfect moment to outsprint his rivals in a tense Tirreno-Adriatico stage two.
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13 March 2019 54th Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 01 : Lido di Camaiore - Lido di Camaiore TTT Bora - Hansgrohe Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA 'It shouldn't happen': Riders react to Bora-Hansgrohe pedestrian collision
Riders have their take on a nasty incident which saw two Bora riders taken out as well as a pedestrian
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Mitchelton-Scott narrowly avoided a collision with a pedestrian on their way to Tirreno-Adriatico stage victory (Picture: Eurosport) Mitchelton-Scott narrowly avoid crash with pedestrian in Tirreno-Adriatico team time trial
Mitchelton-Scott’s team time trial victory in Tirreno-Adriatico was almost ripped from their hands when a pedestrian walked out onto the course.
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CAMAIORE, ITALY - MARCH 13: Alexander Edmondson of Australia and Team Mitchelton - Scott / during the 54th Tirreno-Adriatico 2019, Stage 1 a 21,5km Team Time Trial stage from Lido Di Camaiore to Lido Di Camaiore / TTT / #TirrenoAdriatico / on March 13, 2019 in Lido Di Camaiore, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Mitchelton-Scott take team time trial victory on Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 stage one
Mitchelton-Scott took victory in dangerous conditions during the opening team time trial of the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatico, with Adam Yates best placed out of the general classification riders.
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Bora-Hansgrohe were involved in a crash with a pedestrian at Tirreno-Adriatico (Picture: Eurosport) Bora-Hansgrohe riders caught in high-speed crash with pedestrian at Tirreno-Adriatico
Bora-Hansgrohe were caught in a collision at Tirreno-Adriatico when two riders collided with a pedestrian during the opening team time trial.
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10 March 2018 53rd Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 04 : Foligno - Sarnano / Sassotetto Peloton Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Five things to look out for at the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatico
Things to look out for at the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatico
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2 March 2019 1st UAE Tour Stage 07 : Dubai - Dubai DUMOULIN Tom (NED) Sunweb Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Tom Dumoulin: 'I don't need Tirreno-Adriatico to do well in the Giro'
The Dutchman says winning Tirreno-Adriatico is not key to his preparation for the Giro d'Italia
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Thomas wears yellow at the 2018 Tour de France. Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA 'It was definitely worth getting a bit fat & enjoying it post-Tour' says Geraint Thomas
The Welshman is finding his form again as he prepares to ride Tirreno-Adriatico
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12 January 2019 21st Tour Down Under Press Conference SAGAN Peter (SVK) Bora - Hansgrohe Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Peter Sagan expected to start Tirreno-Adriatico despite suffering with stomach virus
The three-time world champion has been ill since finishing a training camp in Sierra Nevada
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13 March 2017 52nd Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 06 : Ascoli Piceno - Civitanova Marche Start at Ascoli Piceno Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 start list
Provisional list of riders taking part in the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatico (March 13-19)
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The peloton in action during Stage 4 of the 2016 Tirreno-Adriatico Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 route
Time trials sandwich a collection of hilly stages intermingled with flat days for the sprinters
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14 March 2016 51st Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 06 : Castelraimondo - Cepagatti Peloton Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Tirreno-Adriatico 2019 live TV guide
Where to watch live coverage and catch highlights of the 2019 edition of Tirreno-Adriatico (March 13-19)
