Superenduro 2016: Round One, Massa Marittima - Race Day
What a way to start the 2016 rebirth of the Italian Enduro Series, named aptly, Superenduro. Set in an incredible location, exciting racing and on perfect trails. The race series has been welcomed back with open arms by the entire mountain bike community here in Italy, it's a showcase of the breadth of talent and also the amazing riding that is on offer.
Race day kicked off bright and early, to get over 400 riders through all six stages in daylight (except a few categories who only race four stages). The stages vary in length from one being over six minutes long and another less than a minute, as you'd expect different stages suit different riders. In the end, it came down to seven seconds between first and second place with over 20 minutes of racing.
Results:
Men -
1st - Marco Milivinti
2nd - Denny Lupato
3rd - Vittorio Gambirasio
Women-
1st - Alia Marcellini
2nd - Anna Oberparleiter
3rd - Louise Paulin
Full results coming soon.
MENTIONS: @SramMedia / @BWinder
Race day kicked off bright and early, to get over 400 riders through all six stages in daylight (except a few categories who only race four stages). The stages vary in length from one being over six minutes long and another less than a minute, as you'd expect different stages suit different riders. In the end, it came down to seven seconds between first and second place with over 20 minutes of racing.
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 The sound of Enrico Guala's voice beckoned through the Tuscan countryside from dawn till dusk, quite a reassuring sound. Knowing that Enrico is so well practised in organising events (including the EWS), we were in safe hands. |
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| Last minute bike checks before a day in the saddle. |
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| So it's true yes, the guys at Superenduro are experimenting with e-bike racing, it'll be interesting to see where it ends up. |
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| ...and they're off down the start ramp towards stage one. |
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| The liaison stages take you through some pretty cool places, like this farm packed with old machinery. |
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| This gully provides some of the greatest natural turns in the world, loads of twisty flowy turns. |
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| Warp speed banked over in the gully. |
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| It's worth coming to Massa Marittima just to ride this gully. |
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| Andrea Paoloni had an unfortunate stage two finishing in 167th position but clawed his way back to finish 16th overall. Pretty impressive. |
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| This section was a little bit like a roller-coaster ride, full of big swooping corners and crests to pop off. |
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| Alia Marcellini took home the crown today after keeping consistent all day. |
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| Louise Paulin kept it fast through here, even with a pretty high-risk drop into a river on her left. |
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| Massa Marittima this way! |
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| Onwards towards Massa Vecchia for the timing check. |
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| A short break in the middle of the day for a snack, and to check on the times. |
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| Marco Milivinti took the break to relax and get a massage to keep calm for the rest of the race. |
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| Gionata Livorti also using the break to relax and stretch out. |
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| The Lapato brothers getting a bit of food during the break. |
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| And straight back into the long climb to the top of stage three. |
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| Irene Savelli (left) and Anna Oberparleiter(right) at the top of the climb. |
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| Anna Oberparleiter comes from a Cross Country background, and took home the silver medal at the European XCE in 2015, but used this to her advantage and finished in 2nd position. |
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| Louise Paulin kept it composed and finished in third position. |
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| Alia Marcellini. |
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| Bruno Zanchi weaving in and out of some tight trees. |
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| Davide Sottocornola finished in 8th position today. |
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| This rock caught quite a few people out, sketchy run into a sketchy landing. |
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| Marco Milivinti took the win here even after spending most of last year off due to injury. |
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| Back into the town, it's time for the final stage of the race, down through the streets. |
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| Everyone loves a bit of tarmac racing. |
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| Manuel Ducci. |
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| Louise Paulin. |
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| Valentina Macheda. |
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| Gustav Wildhaber. |
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| The crowds were packed out through the town. |
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| Vittorio Gambirasio coming into the finish and also into a 3rd place. |
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| Marco Milivinti sprinting to the finish. |
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| Marco Milivinti the champ... |
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| ...and victorious Alia Marcellini. |
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| Davide Sottocornola, Vittorio Gambirasio and Alex Lupato. |
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| The champions. The couple. Perhaps their engagement allowed was part of their wins. |
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Results:
Men -
1st - Marco Milivinti
2nd - Denny Lupato
3rd - Vittorio Gambirasio
Women-
1st - Alia Marcellini
2nd - Anna Oberparleiter
3rd - Louise Paulin
Full results coming soon.
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| What a location for a podium! |
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| The Massa Vecchia and The Trail Brothers, who helped make today a reality (left). Enrico and Francesco Guidi. |
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| Ciao from Massa Marittima! |
MENTIONS: @SramMedia / @BWinder
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I think its also down to the tracks, with the 15mph maximum pedelec speed limit on a Downhill stage you hit that in first few pedal strokes so end up with no advantage trying to move a 50lb bike around.
We are going to try putting a timed uphill stage in just for the E-bikes to do.
Edit: Ha! Got censored. So correct spelling indeed.