In the heart of the Dolomites last weekend, the 15th edition of Marcialonga gran fondo saw Italian Manuel Senni (Team Crainox) win the 135km race in 4:15:44.

After finishing in second place last year, the former professional cyclist left no doubt he was the strongest rider, winning by almost one minute over Patrick Facchini (4:16:35) and Italian ski mountaineering champion Federico Nicolini (4:16:36).

In the women’s field, Maria Elena Palmisano (Garda Scott Matergia) triumphed, finishing with a four minute lead over Roberta Bussone in 4:52:07. Sarah Palfader finished third.

Wearing the Italian National Champion tricolore jersey, Marco Provera won the 80km medio fondo, followed by Davide Facchini and Gabriele Depaul. Luisa Isonni improved on her second place finish last year to win the women’s race by over seven minutes. Lisa De Cesare and the former professional Nicole D’Agostin earned second and third place respectively.

Over 1500 riders participated in the amateur race, with departure and finish in Predazzo.

Photo Credit: Marcialonga

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