Lidl-Trek’s Quinn Simmons is back at Strade Bianche this weekend, the American returning to Tuscany for the sixth time in search of a top result.
The 24-year-old’s previous outing in Italy came at last year’s season-closing Il Lombardia, where he finished the day fourth following a 238km breakaway attempt.
“This race – I haven’t achieved a top result yet, but I feel it’s possible. That’s why I want to keep trying. It’s a big race, and not many of them suit me. I love the course, racing in Italy, and the Italian fans.”
Strade Bianche is the immediate priority, but for Simmons, the big goal this spring will come next month, in the Limburg hills at Amstel Gold Race.
He’s raced there twice before but has yet to finish the biggest Dutch race on the calendar. He does have fond memories of the area,…
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