However, those who stroll along the sea often discard cigarette butts into the water," said Daniela Angelini, the Mayor of Riccione. Interestingly, the new rule has received widespread approval.

Bouwman formed a late-race breakaway alongside Matthys with the pair successfully holding off a chase group that included overnight race leader Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) in Riccione.

Observed at 08:00, Friday 21 February BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Central European Standard Time (Europe/Rome, GMT+1) unless otherwise stated.