There will be no star treatment shown to Sam Bennett in the mountains at the Giro this weekend nor is he seeking it. He knows what his plans are for the mountains ahead; to help his team mates as best he can.
While he was forced to settle for 2nd place when he was hoping to win, Sam Bennett believed he was the fastest man on the Giro today.
The Irish sprinter was hoping to add another win to the two victories already achieved.
But in the end it was Elia Viviani (QuickStep) who claimed his third win of this Grand Tour.
He showed superb movement to weave from behind his rivals and pounce for victory on stage 13 into Nervesa della Battaglia.
But Sam Bennett said he was boxed in and was unable to free himself for a clear run at the line.
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“I couldn't get on the right wheel. I had to come from very far back,” he said.
“I think I was the quickest in the finale. But I just couldn't get out. There'll be another day.
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“The team worked again perfectly together and protected me the whole day.
“In the finale I couldn´t overtake Viviani. I was a little too far behind and couldn't make back the ground.
“But I am happy with my second place. Tomorrow will be a really tough stage. I want to support our GC contenders as best as possible.”
Bennett’s sports director at Bora-hansgrohe, Christian Pömer, said the team had ridden really well today.
“After Sam’s two stage victories, of course, we were motivated to go for another good result. It meant again a lot of work for us,” he said.
“We aren´t here with just a sprinter team, we also have two riders in the overall ranking.
“But we followed the plan and the boys worked good together. Sam took second after 5km sprint without a lead-out.
“I think that shows his great shape. Tomorrow will be a day for the GC contenders.
“But with this spirit at the moment we are confident, we will see what the outcome will be.”
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