Racing

Photo Report: EnduroRace Final Act #4 – Pieve Santo Stefano

24.07.2014
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After more than 28 kilometers of incredible trails and 900 meters of descending, the final round of the EnduroRace in Pieve Santo Stefano was over. Everyone was exhausted but elated after the 3 special stages, and the event marked the perfect finish to the EnduroRace series in Italy.

With extreme temperatures, demanding stages and many technical challenges, the race will be remembered by everyone involved.

The race day began with final preparations on the bikes. Everybody wanted to become the fastest!
The race day began with final preparations on the bikes. Everybody wanted to become the fastest!
And they're off!
And they’re off!
In the glaring sun, each move became a challenge.
In the glaring sun, each move became a challenge.
Full throttle!
Full throttle!
Teared chains.
Torn chains.
Many flat tires destroyed good times!
Many tires destroyed = good times!
Unfortunately, not every crash ended with a few bruises.
Unfortunately, not every crash ended with just bruises.
Cool down during the transfers.
Cool down during the transfers.
Charging hard.
Charging hard.
The final meters towards the finals were the hardest.
The last meters towards the finals were the hardest.
"Hah! I'm faster than you!"
“Hah! I’m faster than you!”
Everybody had a great time during the whole race weekend!
Everybody had a great time during the race weekend!

More information on www.endurorace.net

Pictures: Mario Pierguidi

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