The World Champion returned to success at the Internazionali d’Italia Series, leaving Frenchman Carod behind in a World Cup-level battle. Last year’s U23 World Champion Avondetto finished in third place, ahead of new series leader Colledani. Switzerland was on top also in the Open Women’s race, with Nicole Koller celebrating […]
Mountain Biking
Movistar Team Opens New Horizons with Movistar Team Gravel Squad – featuring Alejandro Valverde!
April 4th, 2023 Abarca Sports organization expands commitment to growing cycling discipline by competing at biggest events in the calendar with the likes of Iván García Cortina, Ana Dillana, Hayley Simmonds and no less than ‘Bala’, who will put on his first off-road back numbers on April 23rd at ‘La […]
Titouan Carod up for Nino Schurter rematch in Capoliveri
The Frenchman of the BMC Team will be seeking to replicate his victory over World Champion Nino Schurter in the 2022 World Cup grand finale in Val di Sole, as the two rejoin at the Capoliveri Legend XCO, Internazionali d’Italia Series round 2 on the Elba Island on April 8 […]
The Elba Island, a Human-Sized Treasure to Explore by Mountain Bike
Two major international mountain bike events, Capoliveri Legend XCO, scheduled for Saturday, April 8th, and the Capoliveri Legend Marathon, are the driving force behind the territorial promotion of an island that believes in experiential and sustainable tourism The Elba Island offers stunning landscapes nestled between the sea and the hills, […]
Annemiek van Vleuten Returns to Crocodile Trophy!
Four-time world champion and Olympic champion Annemiek Van Vleuten will compete in the 2023 Crocodile Trophy.The Dutchwoman is taking part in the mountain bike competition in the Australian Outback for the second time after 2016, about which she says: One of the best things I’ve done in my life! START […]
2023 Internazionali D’italia Series Calendar Announced With Two New Venues
The Italian Cross Country main circuit has announced its five-event calendar for 2023, which will feature two new venues. The program includes the debut of Esanatoglia (Marche) and the return to Chies d’Alpago (Veneto), as well as confirmed events in San Zeno di Montagna (Veneto), Capoliveri (Elba, Tuscany), and La […]
Munoz Moreno Takes the Day in Fanano. Diesner Poised for a Record Ride
The Spanish racer from the DMT Racing Team wins the Pippo Yeah 2.0 ahead of leader Arias, who consolidated his lead over his immediate rivals. Third place on the day went to Francisco Filipe. Naima Diesner confirms herself as the undisputed queen among the women. After the efforts of the […]
Arias and Diesner Strengthen GC Hold With High Mountain Queen Stage Wins
The Colombian racer of the Hubbers-Polimedical team managed the High Mountain Queen Stage’s 105 kilometers and overtook Felix Fritzsch on the final climb. Francisco Filipe consolidated third place. Naima Diesner is increasingly the queen among the women. In keeping with tradition at the Appenninica MTB Stage Race, today’s stage was […]
Arias and Diesner Try to Upset the GC, but the High Mountain Queen Stage Is Just Around the Corner
The Colombian strengthened his lead, but Francisco Filipe and Felix Fritzsch wouldn’t give up. Miguel Munoz Moreno lost ground due to a crash. Among the women it was a solo by Diesner, with Camilla Marinelli and Debora Lana as the German racer’s only rivals. The Bismantova Rock confirmed the verdict […]
France Rules in Val Di Sole: Carod and Ferrand-Prèvot the Lords of Cross-Country
The Cross Country World Cup finals echoed the results from the short track races with victories by the two team BMC riders. Elite XCO world cup series titles belong to Switzerland: Schurter and Keller both win. It’s all about France in the elite races: 6 out of 6 medals in […]