Mar 9 • 11:50 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Ärm finished in tenth place in Croatia, Mätik in eleventh.

Rait Ärm placed tenth and Oliver Mätik eleventh in the Porec Classic cycling race held in Croatia.

In the 37th edition of the Porec Classic cycling race, Rait Ärm of the Energus Cycling Team achieved a commendable tenth place, while his teammate Oliver Mätik from the Tudor Pro Cycling Team U23 finished just behind him in eleventh. The race, classified as UCI 1.2 and covering a distance of 141.6 kilometers, was competitive, with the lead group setting a challenging pace throughout the event.

American cyclist Viggo Moore of the Tirol KTM Cycling Team secured victory with a time of 3:06:51, followed closely by Slovenian riders Mihael Štajnar and Gal Oblak. Ärm and Mätik finished in the main peloton, which placed 56 seconds behind the leading group. Following the race, Ärm expressed satisfaction with his performance, appreciating the strong support from his team which helped him position himself well for the final sprint, despite the uphill finish that typically poses challenges for him.

Overall, the Porec Classic saw 146 cyclists compete, showcasing a mixture of seasoned professionals and emerging talents. Árm’s and Mätik’s results reflect the ongoing growth and competitiveness of Estonian cyclists on the international stage, as they continue to build their reputations through participation in European events like the Porec Classic.

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