Coppi e Bartali: Archie Ryan Secures Victory in Bisighella, Bouwmann Maintains Lead

Irishman Archie Ryan of Team Ef Education Easypost claimed victory in the fourth stage of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali in Bisighella. Dutch rider Koen Bouwmann retained his lead in the race despite fierce competition from Ryan and Diego Ulissi. [After the start from the heart of Brisighella, within about thirty kilometers a breakaway of ten riders was born and consolidated…] The decisive attack turned out to be Ryan’s with five kilometers to go, securing the win with a 15-second lead on the group behind him.

Finishing Order:

1. 1st Archie Ryan (Ef Education Easypost)
2. 2nd Jenno Berckmoes (Lotto Dstny)
3. 3rd Adam Toupalik (Tdt Unibet)
4. 4th Lukas Nerurkar (Ef Education Easypost)
5. 5th Davide De Pretto (Team Jayco Alula)

Current Leaders:

• General classification: Koen Bouwmann (Team Visma-Lease a Bike)
• Points classification: Koen Bouwmann (Team Visma-Lease a Bike)
• GPM classification: Manuele Tarozzi (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè)
• Youth classification: Archie Ryan (Ef Education Easypost)

Tomorrow, the fifth stage from Forlì to Forlì promises to be selective and intriguing. The course includes climbs and descents, a circuit with challenging climbs similar to the “walls” of Belgium, and a flat finish at the Glauco Servadei velodrome. The race will be streamed live and broadcasted for fans to enjoy the thrilling conclusion of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2024.