Race Report: Azores XCO Cup 2019 - Round 4 Batalha
The fourth race of the 2019 Azores XCO CUP, took place in Batalha Azores Portugal. It had rained all week before the race, so conditions were tough for the riders. With large amounts of deep mud on track, it made the downhill parts of the track difficult for riders on skinny tires.
The race was marked by the fourth consecutive overall win of João Medeiros, he was followed by Milton Resendes, who fought for first place from the beginning to end. After RomeuSousa couldn't finish the race having broken his derailleur out on course Numo Simão made his first win on the Junior category at the 2019 XCO Cup.
Having a whole week of constant rain, it seemed to be a miracle when the sun appeared on the race morning.
As expected by all riders, the mud wasn´t going to dry out by the start of the race.
João and Romeu planning their strategy for the race.
Riders getting ready to dive in the mud...
Milton started the first lap hard, but later on the race, something changed.
What a location for a race, green from beginning to end!
Moments before breaking their rear derailleur, Romeu was leading the Junior class.
It seemed that the mud wasn´t a problem for David Morais on this track.
Looking ahead to the upcoming obstacle on the course.
Rui Sousa dropping in smooth with his long travel Commencal Meta V4
In the end, Nuno Simão managed to conquer the lead in the Junior class.
Through the trees, rocks and loads of mud, Fernando Couto keeping it under control.
Giving it all in the final lap, leaving his competitors behind.
Tiago Furna, even with a hardtail XC bike, making these descents look easy.
In the end, João Medeiros managed to keep the first place for his fourth consecutive time.
The conditions were tough, but these riders were tougher, and gave it all on this race!
Results
Men Overall
1st. João Medeiros — 1:30:23
2nd. Milton Resendes — 1:32:17
3rd. David Morais — 1:34:57
1st. João Medeiros — 1:30:23
2nd. Milton Resendes — 1:32:17
3rd. David Morais — 1:34:57
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