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Race Report | Stage #2 Italian Enduro Cup – San Piero

05.05.2015
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On May 3rd, San Piero kicked off the second stage of the Italian Enduro Cup. Split into a local series and the Italian Cup, the Enduro Race and Coppa Italia Enduro, the latter comprised 42km of technical downhill, twinned with 1720 metres of descent, whilst the locals endured a slightly shorter 35km course with 1400 metres of descent.

For the Males, an ample assortment of 270 riders took part, clocking overall times between 55:03 and 18:44. Out in the lead, Alex Lupato of FRM Factory Racing Team took the win, with a notable 15 second gap to second place Nicola Casadei of Team AIROH-AXO-SANTACRUZ.

The females encumbered a considerably closer affair, involving a total of six riders and an overall 5 minute gap between first and last. Louise Paulin from Alien Factory set the pace for the Females, earning the win with a 01:51 minute gap to second place Valentina Macheda of IBIS Life Cycle ASD.

The picturesque hills of Florence held host to the second round of Coppa Italia Enduro
The picturesque hills of Florence held host to the second round of Coppa Italia Enduro.
The smell of adrenaline clouds the air...
“An ample assortment of 90 riders took part, clocking overall times between 55:03 and 18:44.”
Hungry like a wolf. Alex Lupato FRM Factory Team sporting some notable facial hair.
Hungry and focused like a wolf. Alex Lupato of FRM Factory Team sporting some notable facial hair.
"Oh God, please don't slip, please don't slip." - Giovani D'Aroma sticks in there and takes 17th place.
“Oh God, please don’t slip, please don’t slip.” – Giovani D’Aroma sticks in there and takes 17th place.
Nicola Casadei sporting a tasty take off with his Santa Cruz Nomad.
Second place Nicola Casadei takes off with his tasty Santa Cruz Nomad.
13th place Gionata Livorti holding his line and clocking a time of 20:46 for Team AIROH-AXO-SANTACRUZ
13th place Gionata Livorti holding his line and clocking a time of 20:46 for Team AIROH-AXO-SANTACRUZ
Is that really the best view? Marco Parodi storming down some technical loose rocks.
Is that really the best view? Marco Parodi storming down some technical loose rocks.
Shit happens. San Piero may be a beautiful place, but boy, are the trails unforgiving.
Shit happens. San Piero may be a beautiful place, but boy, are the trails unforgiving…
A different type of view was on offer at San Piero...
…but we guess a different type of view makes up for the crashes.
Marco Milivinti had a bad injury and couldn't compete, but is always present with his team. The local fans consider him an idol.
Unfortauntely, Marco Milivinti had a bad injury and couldn’t compete, but is always present with his team. The local fans consider him an idol.
Alex Lupato, Nicola Casadei and Denny Lupato on the winners podium.
Alex Lupato, Nicola Casadei and Denny Lupato on the winners podium.
Valentina Macheda (Ibis Life Cyles asd) pushed herself to second place with an overall time of 25:35
Valentina Macheda (Ibis Life Cyles asd) pushed herself to second place with an overall time of 25:35
Winners podium, comprising of Louise Paulin, Valentina Macheda and Laura Rossin
Winners podium, comprising of Louise Paulin, Valentina Macheda and Laura Rossin

Results:

  • Mens 1st place: Alex Lupato – FRM Factory Racing Team
  • Mens 2nd place: Nicola Casadei – Team Airoh-Axo-Santacrux
  • Mens 3rd place: Denny Lupato – Tribe Team
  • Womens 1st place: Louise Paulin – Alien Factory
  • Womens 2nd place: Valentina Macheda – IBIS Life Cycle ASD
  • Womens 3rd place: Laura Rossin – Tracce Team

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Photos: Mario Pierguidi Words: Andrew Richardson

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