Luxembourg: Ciolek second after long escape by Thomson

[Matt]

Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung put its mark on the first stage of the Skoda Tour of Luxembourg (June 12-16 /UCI 2.HC), as Gerald Ciolek finished second after Jay Thomson spent most of the stage in a breakaway. Ciolek challenged in the mass sprint in bad weather conditions in Hautcharge, and was beaten only by Alexander Porsev (Katusha). Thomson showed the colors of the African Professional Continental team in a long escape, finishing off with a solo effort that saw him caught with only 33 km to go.

 

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