Source: press release
Great turnout of public and a very warm atmosphere for this final of the second round of the Gravitalia National Circuit. The town at the foot of Monte Cimone hosted an engaging event that saw over 280 athletes have fun and give the gas, acclaimed by the crowd along the way and around the finish line in Piazza Passerini, among the paddocks of exhibitors and top teams.
The track, devoid of great difficulties for the more experienced riders, made the race exciting, limiting the technical gap and gathering many athletes in very small gaps. Nothing could be taken for granted and the suspense was constant and growing.
After the success of Caldirola, Simone Medici (Pedroni Cycles Racing) also conquers Sestola, climbing again on the top step of the podium and conquering the circuit leader jersey. Behind him by only 86 hundredths of a second he places himself the Italian champion Lorenzo Suding (Team Norco International), who found in Medici a worthy opponent both in the qualifying heats and in the final one. Third place belongs to Francesco Colombo (Team Airoh-Axo-SantaCruz), who precedes Johannes Von Klebelsberg (Tiroler Radler Bozen) and Marco Milivinti (Torpado Factory Team), who finished his run without a chain.
Here are Suding's hot statements:"I realized that it is difficult for me to win on easy tracks. I see cmq that the johns are maturing and consequently the quality of the Italian competitions is improving. It was time .. I just hope that the tracing of paths becomes the competence of organizers and not of the localities. (Pippo Marani) If we go on like this when we go abroad we will find ourselves in great difficulty. Apart from that all good! It's nice to see that Gravitalia is well organized. However, there is no intermediate time and UCI points. But there will be at Abetone! The teams are more and more equipped and serious. Seeing the Andreani service make the commitment confirms the growth of the market. It's always nice to compete at home and say hello to everyone! Fort William next stop! "
Alia Marcellini (LeeCougan Dirty Factory Team) wins the Female Agonist category and confirms herself as the circuit leader, with an advantage of 1 ″ .63 cents over her pursuer Veronika Widmann (ABC Egna Neumarkt). Third step of the podium for Eleonora Farina (Mangusta Bike Team). Among the Women Amateurs Sara Mologni (Team Scout NukeProof) wins, keeping the circuit leader jersey.
In the Amateurs Men category, Fabrizio Dragoni (Alessi Racing Team) dominates who, despite the final victory, due to a puncture in the qualifying heats, gives the circuit leader jersey to Lorenzo Frigerio (Team Scout NukeProof), who concludes in second place here in Sestola. Third place for Luca Bottausci (Firenze Freeride ASD).
Final Absolute Ranking - Gravitalia National Circuit \\ Rd # 2 - Sestola
Final Categories Ranking - Gravitalia National Circuit \\ Rd # 2 - Sestola
Appointment in Abetone (PT) for Round # 3 of the Gravitalia National Circuit, an international race that will assign UCI points to the best drivers in the race.
