If it weren't already sponsored by a famous beer brand, we might think the Amstel Gold Race is the perfect ride for a photo brand. Within two years, history repeats itself and is always a thrilling ending; this time the beer was uncorked by Michal Kwiatkowski , who found himself (also as a valid element at Fantacycling), after an opaque period.

A bitter sip, on the other hand, for the Dutch “Vans”: in the men's race, Mathieu Van der Poel finished fourth. Pier Augusto Stagi on Tuttobici says that “ it is clear that we are well used to him and we always expect something“ monstre ”. He had the number 1 on his back, he was looking for an encore like at Dwars Door Vlaanderen and Tour of Flanders , but it's not always Sunday. MVDP cannot always be superman ”.  

Kwiatkowski had more energy and will to win, attacking on the thirtieth wall of the day, the Keutenberg , 34 km from the finish. He took away a group of eleven men, then went on the attack alone, was caught by Benoit Cosnefroy . Final with mockery. Radio corsa had communicated to the Frenchman that he had won.  

“ A lightness that makes the unfortunate transalpine man pass five minutes of joy and glory - says Tuttobici - who enjoys the ice cream cup before they brutally take it out of his mouth. Crazy bastard, for a level race like the Amstel Gold Race ”.  

The one who celebrated without any doubt or uncertainty was the talented Marta Cavalli . The blue of Groupama FDJ , in addition to confirming the excellent moment of our women's cycling, has written a piece of history, becoming the first Italian ever to win the Amstel. An undertaking worthy of a toast, perhaps with more precious bubbles than those of Dutch beer.  

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