Earlier this week, Michael Matthews (BikeExchange-Jayco) took the largest win of his profession, as he received stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya. Though he was doing the victory salute, his celebration was halted when Sonny Colbrelli collapsed shortly after the end and needed to be admitted to the hospital.

Simply because the Australian crossed the end line, the entire consideration was diverted to Colbrelli who had collapsed and was rescued by medical care. 

 

After the race, Matthews shared his concern about Colbrelli in an interview:

Firstly, I simply wish to say, I hope Sonny Colbrelli is okay. I came upon after the end what occurred, it’s by no means good to listen to one thing like this after your victory and I’m wishing him an excellent restoration and I’m hoping he’s okay.

Colbrelli and Matthews had been the one Titans within the opening stage of Volta a Catalunya, none might even come near them. Their launch was synced and it was simply excellent, each of them had been on the opposite facet of the highway, competing for the win however it looks like Colbrelli was nonetheless within the restoration part from Bronchitis. 

Bahrain Victorious, afterward, confirmed that Colbrelli was in steady situation and there was nothing to be nervous about. He was admitted to the Hospital Universitari de Girona for additional evaluation. Since Colbrelli is steady, we’ve to speak about how Matthews carried out on the occasion.

This was Matthew’s largest win since he signed with BikeExchange-Jayco, and this win undoubtedly means loads for his profession and development into the group. Previous to this win, his final victory was on the Bretagne Basic whereas he was racing for Workforce Sunweb in August 2020.

Matthews acknowledged after the race:

It’s been a very long time with out a victory for me now, so to come back again to a end that I knew properly from a few years in the past, to now win once more, it means a lot. My spouse and canine are right here to assist me at present and it’s simply so good to cross the end line and to have the ability to give my spouse an enormous hug.

This course fits me fairly properly; a tough race after which an uphill dash to the end. I believe understanding the end from a few years in the past additionally helped me

Matthews was in his finest form for Volta a Catalunya, it is a large win for him and BikeExchange-Jayco. We can not wait to see extra of him in motion! For extra updates, you recognize the place to look!

Additionally Learn: Sonny Colbrelli Admitted To The Hospital After Collapsing At Volta A Catalunya

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