Lozano find better sensations on penultimate Hainan stage

The second last stage of the Tour of Hainan got off to a tough start as the race opened with a category 1 climb. This meant a selection was made from the off with David Lozano representing Team Novo Nordisk upfront.

With more climbing to come, several breakaways formed throughout the day but none were successful. Eventually, the stage was contested from a reduced peloton of 60 riders.

The experienced Lozano is finding his racing rhythm after returning to the race since injury.

David Lozano:

“I actually felt much better today than yesterday. The climbing started from the word go and I managed to stay with the top 20 guys over the top. I didn’t once feel like I was on the limit. I was on my own and then on the descent, Sam joined us and helped me for most of the stage.”

“We were a small group going for the sprint and I was on the right-hand side. I started opening my sprint and a guy in front of me swerved into me. Just coming back from a broken scapula, I have no confidence to take risks so stop sprinting rather to be safe and finish the race well tomorrow.”