The UCI Gravel World Series event took place on the fifth stage of the Giro Sardegna, starting in Orosei at the ITI Marina Resort. The course was a 13 km journey followed by a local loop of 41 km, including 57% gravel roads.
Frederik Rassmann claimed victory in the men’s category, finishing six seconds ahead of Alban Lakata and over a minute-and-a-half ahead of Matteo Zurlo. Debora Piana secured first place in the women’s race with a dominant performance. Both the elite men and women were initially set to complete the local lap three times. However, organizers decided to reduce the number of laps for the women to two due to safety concerns related to strong winds in the forecast.
The results of the race were powered by FirstCycling, showcasing the performances of the men’s elite and women’s elite categories. Overall, it was an exciting and competitive environment for riders to showcase their skills and compete against their rivals on the beautiful Mediterranean Island.
The Giro Sardegna Gravel race was an event that saw some thrilling moments throughout its duration. In both categories, riders pushed themselves to their limits as they navigated through challenging terrain and battled against each other for supremacy.
In conclusion, Frederik Rassmann and Debora Piana emerged as winners of this year’s Giro Sardegna Gravel race. The UCI Gravel World Series event provided an exciting platform for riders to test their skills on this beautiful island paradise.
As we look back on this incredible event, one thing is clear: gravel racing is not for those who are faint-hearted! But for those brave enough to take on these challenges, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience that will push them beyond their limits.
