Van Avermaet: The strongest man won Strade Bianche

Greg Van Avermaet is still waiting for his first Classics victory in the new orange colours of CCC Team. After second place in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad last weekend, hopes were high for a warm edition of Strade Bianche on Saturday, but the Olympic champion had to settle for sixth place in the group behind the winning move. 

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