News | Prudential Ride London-Surrey Classic • August 1, 2019
Kristoff goes in search of glory in London
Team of strongmen assembled by UAE Team Emirates for the Prudential Ride London Classic
Simone Pedrazzini (Sui), sports director of UAE Team Emirates, will bring a squad of seven riders who will aim to hit the big target in the British World Tour race, the Prudential Ride London-Surrey Classic (August 4th).
All eyes will be on Alexander Kristoff, a former winner in the English capital back in 2017.
The Norwegian will be able to count on the speed and experience of Roberto Ferrari and also on the strength of his compatriot Sven Erik Bystrøm.
They will be supported by a strong group of riders to affront the shortened course as for 2019 the race distance will be reduced to 169 km. The start has been moved from central London to Bushy Park and will cover five laps of the circuit including the climb to Box Hill before the finish at The Mall, but in the opposite direction to previous editions.
“The Prudential Ride London is a race that I really like, I won in the British capital last time that I participated in the race in 2017 – highlighted Alexander Kristoff – for this year, the route has been made more challenging: it can be a favourable change for me, as with my good form a harder race can allow me to have a better chance in the sprint finish“.
The seven riders competing in London will be:
– Tom Bohli (Sui)
– Sven Erik Bystrøm (Nor)
– Roberto Ferrari (Ita)
– Alexander Kristoff (Nor)
– Marco Marcato (Ita)
– Rui Oliveira (Por)
– Oliviero Troia (Ita)
