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Lyne Lamoureux

Italian National Championships: Jonathan Milan sprints to first road race title after Lidl-Trek keep rivals under firm control

ROME, ITALY - MAY 31: Jonathan Milan of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 109th Giro d'Italia 2026, Stage 21 a 131km stage from Rome to Rome 1289m / #UCIWT / on May 31, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Living up to his pre-race favourite billing, Jonathan Milan sprinted to his first Italian national road title on Saturday, coming off the wheel of Alessandro Romele (XDS_Astana) in the final 250 metres in Cuneo.

Milan’s team, Lidl-Trek, took control of the peloton for the majority of the 225-km race, keeping the early breakaway on a tight leash and forcing a regrouping with 64 kilometres to go to deliver a bunch sprint. Burning through his five teammates, Milan was left isolated in the final four kilometres.

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