2016 Superenduro Round 4: Santa Caterina Day Two
Day two of the final round of the Superenduro (Italian Enduro Series) was another day of big mountain practice. With the race running as a loop it was best for riders to run it in order, starting at just under 3000m.
The weather seems to be playing with us for Sunday's racing, as the bad weather is coming in the organisers have decided to scrap stage four, this is because of the super long liaison stage. That’s not to say it’s not still going to be a big day of racing.
Today the sun was shining and the trails were running perfect, but with a storm overnight, Sunday will be a different story.
Stunning singletrack that goes on for miles and miles.
A natural bridge over the gorge.
The pits casting shadows this morning.
The mechanics were getting the bikes ready this morning.
Alex Lupato, the winner of the last round in Canazei.
One of the liaisons features a long slog to the top of the mountain.
This part won't be raced tomorrow, but it's absolutely stunning.
Stunning windy singletrack.
Riders pass over this natural bridge.
Stunning undulating terrain.
As these guys rode past me they said 'We're in paradise so it's fine'.
Just wow.
The singletrack is exposed in parts, off to the right here just falls away a few hundred feet.
Dropping down through some amazing turns.
Stage 1/5 provides fast, rocky, rooty - Like a downhill track.
The type of singletrack dreams are made of.
The ground here is perfect. It doesn't get ridden as much as a bike park so it's soft, 'mulchy' and loamy.
Perfectly carved switchbacks.
Marco Milivinti kicking up some dust.
Tomaso Ancillotti is here this weekend.
Enrico Guala - head honcho.
Bikes were getting stickered up and final checks were made for Sunday.
Goodnight and see you Sunday.
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Adding "super" to "enduro" sounds better.