If the first test of the circuit was characterized by rain in this second test, held in Pietra Ligure, it was the strong wind that kept the over 150 members of the e-Enduro circuit powered by Specialized company who battled between the 4 splendid special tests.
Source: press release
For the occasion, the Ligurian city opened the doors of its most prestigious square, that of San Nicolò, where a mega stage was set up for the occasion, thus making the Expo Area unique. Among the sponsors of the circuit were present, with their products, Specialized (title sponsor of the circuit), Brose with the "recharge station" available to all participants, Vittoria Tire with its top-of-the-range tires, Mr Wolf with its revolutionary “Smartmousse” anti-puncture system. Atala with its enduro and walking e-bike fleet, Braking and Billet Ht with products dedicated to braking systems, Andreani Group with Ohlins suspensions and assistance service, Haibike with the 2018 news and Lapierre.
All the race routes extended along the paths that from Finale Ligure reach Loano for a total of 37 km with a difference in height of 1500 m.
PS1 and PS2, Verezzi area, with many panoramic stretches then inside the dense forest until it opens into the Mediterranean scrub overlooking the sea. The terrain is typical of the mountain where its unique stone has always been obtained in terms of characteristics and color.
PS3 and PS4, Pietra Ligure and Loano area, with the last special characterized by a very challenging first uphill stretch that made the difference in the final standings.
On Saturday the sun accompanied the 150 athletes who patrolled the 4 special stages still muddy due to the rains of previous days but who in a short time thanks to the wind became really performing and very fun. When the sun went down the square turned into a big party with the 4Rear concert and to follow DJ sets, all accompanied by the exquisite craft beers of the Savona Brewery always present in the square during the two days of the event.
The race was very close from the start but a very aggressive Garibbo Andrea (New Bike 2008 Racing Team / HAIBIKE FACTORY TEAM) did not leave room for his opponents by winning all 4 special stages in the program. In second place was the French Giorardengo Olivier (CSP Marcantour VTT) while in third place Muller Kenny (Lesvieux Cohons).
Among the women, however, it was a real battle between Sapin Nadine (Cap Mercantour Vtt) and Wragg-Moncorgé Mary (Collerider BMX). In the end Sapin won while Chiara Pastore (Team Locca) ranked third.
Among the youngsters we point out the victory of Luca Caramellino (Officine Red Bike) in the Junior category.
The Focus Elektra Mobility team wins in the Team classification.
Here are all the category winners
EEM1: Garibbo Andrea
EEM2: Giorardengo Olivier
EEM3: Giannesi Alessandro
EEM4: Barons Francesco
EEMY: Caramellino Luca
COMPLETE results
We thank the Municipality of Pietra Ligure, the restaurateurs of Pietresi, all the volunteers who allowed this fantastic race to take place in total safety, in particular the guys from Outdoor Thunder ASD for the incredible work they did.
The next appointment is set for 16 and 17 June in Val di Pejo.
