Team dsm-firmenich PostNL continued their brilliant August this afternoon, powering to a sensational sprint win in Sevilla with Pavel Bittner at the Vuelta a España; their Men’s program’s 19th win of the season so far.

Full of confidence after good showings and teamwork in the previous sprint opportunities where fast finisher Bittner claimed sixth and fifth, Team dsm-firmenich PostNL were motivated to go all-in for the sprint once again. A relatively controlled stage followed with a two rider break allowed to escape from the roll-out without any big fight, before the sprint teams took over in reeling them back in throughout the afternoon. Coming into Sevilla the action was as hot as the temperature, but Team dsm-firmenich PostNL kept their cool, bringing Bittner into a great position in the final kilometre. Opening up a savagely strong sprint effort, Bittner kicked hard and held on to take an epic and well-deserved victory; and his first ever Grand Tour stage success. The win with Bittner also marks a special occasion for Team dsm-firmenich PostNL, who have now taken 15 wins with riders promoted from their Development program in the 2024 campaign alone.

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