2015 World Ports Classic
2015 UCI Europe Tour | |||
Race details | |||
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Dates | 23–24 May | ||
Stages | 2 | ||
Distance | 359 km (223.1 mi) | ||
Winning time | 7h 32' 48 | ||
Results | |||
Winner | Kris Boeckmans (BEL) | (Lotto–Soudal) | |
Second | Danilo Napolitano (ITA) | (Wanty–Groupe Gobert) | |
Third | Yauheni Hutarovich (BLR) | (Bretagne–Séché Environnement) | |
Points | Kris Boeckmans (BEL) | (Lotto–Soudal) | |
Youth | Rudy Barbier (FRA) | (Roubaix–Lille Métropole) | |
Team | Lotto–Soudal | ||
The 2015 World Ports Classic was fourth edition of the World Ports Classic cycle stage race. It was part of the 2015 UCI Europe Tour as a 2.1 event.[1] As the previous editions, it consisted of two stages: the first one from Rotterdam to Antwerp was won by Astana Pro Team's Andrea Guardini, and the second one, from Antwerp to Rotterdam, by Kris Boeckmans (Lotto–Soudal). Boeckmans also won the General classification, as well as the Points classification. Rudy Barbier of team Roubaix–Lille Métropole won the Young Rider classification, and Boeckmans's team Lotto–Soudal won the Teams classification
Schedule
Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Winner | Ref | |
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1 | 23 May | Rotterdam to Antwerp | 195 km (121.2 mi) | Flat stage | Andrea Guardini (ITA) | [3][4] | |
2 | 24 May | Antwerp to Rotterdam | 164 km (101.9 mi) | Flat stage | Kris Boeckmans (BEL) | ||
Total | 359 km (223.1 mi) |
Teams
18 teams were selected to take place in the 2015 World Ports Classic. Four of these were UCI WorldTeams, ten were UCI Professional Continental teams, and four were UCI Continental teams.[5]
UCI WorldTeams
UCI Professional Continental teams
Continental teams
Stages
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 2 Result
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Final General Classification
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Classification leadership table
Stage | Winner | General classification |
Points classification |
Young rider classification |
Team Classification |
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1 | Andrea Guardini | Andrea Guardini | Andrea Guardini | Rudy Barbier | Cofidis |
2 | Kris Boeckmans | Kris Boeckmans | Kris Boeckmans | Lotto–Soudal | |
Final | Kris Boeckmans | Kris Boeckmans | Rudy Barbier | Lotto–Soudal |
References
- ↑ "World Ports Classic 2015", World Ports Classic – Official Website, 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015
- ↑ "World Ports Classic 2015 – Route", World Ports Classic – Official Website, 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015
- ↑ "Guardini wins World Ports Classic opener in Antwerp". CyclingNews. Future plc. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ↑ "2015 World Ports Classic - Stage 1". ProCyclingStats. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ↑ "World Ports Classic 2015 – Teams", World Ports Classic – Official Website, 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015