The Bikeroni team, coordinated by president Vittorio Lombardi, worked hard to ensure that the first TES race was truly perfect, preparing both the existing special stages and the new Guardiola to the highest standards. These special stages were highly appreciated by all competitors both for their natural inclination towards flow and for the scenic finish areas right in front of the sea.
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That said, among the men, after his victory in PS1, Tommaso Francardo (Abetone Gravity Team) had to cede the lead to Mirco Vendemmia (Ab Gravity Team), who overtook him at the top of the standings at the end of PS3 and finished the race with a lead of about 8 seconds. Behind them, and winner of the under category, was Tiziano Pichelli of TSI. A great result also for Germany's Lars Pfeiffer, who in addition to winning the elite master category, placed fifth overall.
Among the women, Nadine Ellecosta (Abetone Gravity Team) is truly unbeatable and dominates the overall results ahead of Emilie Polo (Fristads Merida) and Irene Savelli of the Young Riderz.
In the Juniors, Niccolò Lanzoni won ahead of Pietro Consorti and Lorenzo Noferini, who recovered after a fall in PS1.
Nicolò Bonardi won the M1 category, while Giulio Monnecchi took the M2 category. Matteo Rimondo won the M3 category, while Matteo Cuneo beat Francesco Armino in the M4 category. Legend Bruno Zanchi, also the first Master, won by a landslide in the M5 category. Simone Giovannozzi returned to the top spot in the M6 category, and Stefano Vannetti took the lead in the M7 category.
Among the students, the podium went to TSI, with Dennis Girolami taking the top step, followed by the Fristads Merida duo of Davide Falgari in second and Nicola Marzari in third. Among the rookies, Nicolò Marchesi of Bike Gunner won ahead of Ethan Pesenti of Fristads Merida and Simone Zurlo of My Fly Zone.
Among the electric riders, Lorenzo Cucini (Team Snep) beat Davide Viti (Easy Ride) (Young Riderz) and Oliver Masini (Sam Enduro).
Among the women's battery-powered racers, Ilaria Rodani won ahead of Lisa Balachia and Sabina Foppa Vincenzini.
And so after a long wait, the TES is back, having exceeded two decades with 11 seasons behind it, and has once again reaffirmed its impressive numbers which, despite the long winter hibernation, brought over 350 riders to the start on the Piombino promontory. This gamble was also won by the Bikeroni who, with great work, are making Piombino one of the most sought-after new locations for Italian and foreign enduro riders.
Now a few weeks of waiting in view of the return to one of the historic stages of the TES, on April 12th we will race in Pistoia to ride on the special stages of the upper Ombrone valley, La Conca, La Matta, Il Caposaldo, Il Boia, Il Matterhorn , Il Fumaiolo and so on and so forth…..
Meanwhile, the TES steering committee has worked to further enhance the circuit's races with increasingly significant prizes thanks to technical sponsors, including Switch Components, which has already prepared a high-level surprise with a very useful tool for the first race pack. Vittoria Tyres is also back, supplying tires to all those hoping to reach the podium. From this perspective, the arrival of a leading nutritional supplement company like Enervit is truly significant, having joined forces with the TES this year to underscore its commitment to the enduro discipline.
Also important is the presence of the Tor del Sale Society, which chose TES to represent its desire to play a major role in the development of the city of Piombino, including in terms of cycling, with the construction of a new mega resort that will have sport as its primary attraction.
Another new addition is Nencini Sport, the undisputed leader in sporting goods in Tuscany, with stores in Calenzano, Livorno, Montecatini, and Terranuova Bracciolini. It also has a strong online presence, providing discount coupons in race packs and featuring on the race number plates at all races.
Also confirmed are Chamaleon Skin with its protective films for the frames, Scrimmage Socks, DRC rims, Esseci press, FT pro and the craft brewery TopTa which as always showers all participants with beer.
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