A very small, excellent group, but still too crowded for the plans of the Italian champion who today aimed only at the solitude of the winners: during the third lap she pulled ahead and, for all the others, there was nothing left to do .
Source: press release
Pass after pass her advantage increased over her pursuers led by a stoic Chiara Teocchi who at the end of the race was more than a minute behind the winner.
Third Giada Specia at 2'39'', followed by Anne Tauber and Gina Caluori (Wilier-Vittoria Factory Team XCO).
These are the words of Martina Berta at the end of her ride: “It's always nice to run on this route with hard and very technical climbs. I did the first lap behind Chiara (Teocchi, ed.), I saw that she was very strong but maybe I could attack her at the top of the climb. So I did and I managed to open that small gap which then slowly continued to grow.
I'm really happy, the goal this month was to take a step forward, gain race pace, and I'd say I succeeded. Finally today I had the sensations of last year again and I am very happy, this gives me great confidence for the continuation of the Olympic season".
The U23 ranking goes to Gina Caluori
The vice world champion established herself among the Under 23s, without ever giving the impression that her first position was in question.
2nd Valentina Corvi and 3rd Sara Cortinovis, both bearers of the Santa Cruz Rockshox Pro Team.
Among the Juniors, Eva Herzog stands out
The Austrian from the KTM Factory MTB Team, very favorite on the eve, confirmed the predictions by winning the Junior category ahead of Giada Martinoli and Giulia Rinaldoni (Scott Racing Team).
Fourth instead was the Italian champion Elisa Lanfranchi (KTM-Protek-Elettrosistem).
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