Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) is nearly assured of a spot in Italy’s team for the World Championships, September 27. The Italian Champion won yesterday’s Giro del Veneto in front of national director Franco Ballerini, 16 days before the team selection is finalised. “I had made an appointment here with Ballerini, and I was punctual,” Pozzato told La Gazzetta dello Sport . Pozzato formed a winning move with three other riders by attacking on the Valico climb, 15.6 kilometres to race. The four …

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Pozzato wins place in Italy’s Worlds team