Nibali, Ulissi lead Italian long-list for World Championships

Italian national selector Davide Cassani has named a 14-rider long list for the men’s road race at the World Championships. Vincenzo Nibali (Astana), Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida) and Matteo Trentin (Etixx-QuickStep) are among the riders who have made the cut. Sprinters Elia Viviani (Team Sky), Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing) and Kristian Sbaragli (MTN-Qhubeka) are also on the list published by Gazzetta Dello Sport.

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