Europe's most prestigious granfondo, the Ötztaler Radmarathon, was won this year by Italian Manuel Senni.
Manuel Senni on the Timmelsjoch
The former pro, winner of the Sportful Dolomiti Race earlier this year covered the 227 kilometres and 5500 altimeters in 6 hours, 49 minutes and 18 seconds. For a long time, he rode in a group including Hoogerland, Lakata, Leopold and Elettrico. On the toughest part of the Timmelsjoch, he posted the decisive breakaway.
Two-time MTB Marathon world champion and local favourite Alban Lakata took the silver. Dutch ex-pro Johnny Hoogerland finished third.
Conditions in Austria are very tough because of the high temperatures.
De winning demarrage: Senni, Lakata, Hoogerland (f.l.t.r)
The German Janine Meyer was the fastest in the women (7:27:48). A sensational performance, for the first time a woman under 7:30. This put her 47th in the overall classification.
Italian Samantha Arnaudo, who won the Maratona dles Dolomites last week, was second. Defending champion, Catherine Rossman, became third.
Janine Meyer wint bij de vrouwen
The most particpants are still underways. Follow the results.
Photo's: ÖRM TV
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