Top 10 Sirotti photos from 2017

The 2017 WorldTour men’s season was jampacked with memorable moments. The top level of men’s road cycling in the road delivered drama, excitement and some very unexpected racing. Here are the top moments captured through the lens of Sirotti from the 2017 season:

Michal Kwiatkowski win’s Milan-San Remo a hair ahead of Peter Sagan

A very dramatic edition of Milan-San Remo was punctuated by an extremely powerful attack by Peter Sagan. Only Michael Kwiatkowski and Julian Alaphilippe could follow. Sagan did most of the work to hold the gap to the line and was narrowly beaten in the sprint by Kwiatkowski. The Finish line photo showed how much the riders put into the effort.

Philippe Gilbert wins De Ronde van Vlaanderen in style

Philippe Gilbert made the 2017 edition of the Tour of Flanders memorable. Attacking 55 km from the line, the Belgium champion rode solo to the line. He dismounted to celebrate the big victory.

Greg van Avermaet first Monument win at Paris-Roubaix

It looked inevitable that Greg Van Avermaet would eventually win a Monument after winning gold in the road race at the Olympics. After coming second at Flanders, he won the next week on the rough cobbles of France.

Alejandro Valverde fifth La Fleche Wallone win

It would be easy to forget how amazing Alessandro Valverde’s early season was before he suffered a season-ending injury in the opening time trial at the Tour de France. His fifth win and fourth consecutive at La Fleche Wallone was all but inevitable but never-the-less showed the 37-year-old’s dominance in steep finishes.

Tom Dumoulin’s Giro d’Italia victory

Tom Dumoulin chases the lead group on the Umbrailpass during Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia after an unexpected nature break at the base of the climb in Switzerland. Dumoulin rode strong to limit his losses which he then easily made up to win ahead of Nairo Quintana on the final stages individual time trial in Milan.

Rigoberto Uran wins single speed at Tour de France

On Stage 9, Rigoberto Uran suffered a mechanical in the heat of the final climb. He shifted into the big ring where he was stuck for the remainder of the stage. He churned the big gear on the climb and then stayed with the lead group in the leadup to the finish. He then very narrowly outsprinted Warren Barguil for the win.

Chris Froome completes the Tour-Vuelta double

For now, the record shows that Chris Froome won two monuments in 2017. After winning his fourth Tour de France he won the Vuelta a Espana ahead of Vincenzo Nibali to complete the historic double. That record may not stand with his adverse analytical doping control he returned on Stage 16 though.

Alberto Contador ends his career in style

The Angliru was Alberto Contador’s last shot at a stage in at his home Grand Tour in his final race as a professional. He delivered with a dramatic win on the famed and feared climb.

Tom Dumoulin caps the season win rainbows

Tom Dumoulin finished the season by capturing his first career rainbow jersey in the individual time trial in Bergen. His Giant-Sunweb team also won the team time trial.

Peter Sagan wins his third consecutive rainbow jersey

Peter Sagan sprinted to his third consecutive rainbow jersey in Bergen, Norway. While many expected the defending world champion to show his hand earlier, he was nearly invisible until the final meters of the race. He outsprinted home favourite Alesandro Kristoff by a bike throw.