Cyclist Madis Mihkels 59th in stage one of Arctic Race of Norway
Cyclist Madis Mihkels finished in 59th place in a peloton finish at the opening stage of the Arctic Race of Norway, while reigning Estonian champion Mihkel Räim came 90th.
Making his debut for Belgian team Équipe cycliste Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux, Mihkels noted that he had to battle the elements throughout the 186.1-km stage, adding that he has never before competed in a race in which the bulk of the competitors had donned rain jackets and leggings.
Mihkels also aided teammate Quinten Hermans in the last kilometers; Hermans finished 10th in the event, Mihkels as noted 59th, 41 seconds behind the stage winner.
Shoutout to our trainees Dries De Pooter & Madis Mihkels, leading the peloton for Quinten Hermans in the final kilometer #ArcticRace
— Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert (@IntermarcheWG) August 11, 2022
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Mihkels' compatriot, Mihkel Räim, felt unwell, possibly the result of getting too hot, and finished 7 minutes and 37 seconds behind the winner, and 90th overall.
A peloton finish is also expected for Friday's 154.3km stage, ERR's Sports portal reports.
The event's official site is here.
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