Filippo Ganna fell a second short of victory in the opening time trial of Tirreno-Adriatico, but the Italian champion declared himself satisfied with his display in Lido di Camaiore after a difficult start to his season.
A bout of tonsillitis in November had hampered Ganna’s preparation for the new season, and the Ineos rider’s struggles were laid bare at last month’s Volta ao Algarve, where he placed a distant 6th in the time trial.
