The 3rd edition of the Giro di Franciacorta, cycling race included in the national calendar Under 23. Triumphing in a thrilling arrival at the finish line in Rovato (Brescia) is Christian Bagatin, one of our province’s hopes for the future.
The runner of born in 2002, originally from Orinoimposed himself in a short but very close sprint, in which he was the use of photo finish is decisive to award first place. A question of millimeters therefore for Bagatin who preceded with a great effort by Edoardo Zamperini (Uc Trevigiani) and his teammate Florian Samuel Kajamini. The three had caught up just in time with the day’s fugitive, Filippo D’Aiuto (General Store), fourth on the finish line. (photo: Federciclismo)
Born in Cittiglio, Bagatin runs with MBH Bank Colpack Ballan shirt, Hungarian sponsor for one of the Italian teams that boast one of the best traditions at youth level. Team that this year he will also carry out a senior activity with the status of “Continental”, in order to guarantee professional experiences to its runners.
Bagatin’s victory is especially important for two reasons: the first is that the Valcuvian runner had started the season “badly”, because he was broke his collarbone during winter training camp in Spain (he had been hit by a cyclist who was going downhill, while he was going uphill). The second is that to hope for a future passage among the “pros”hit some victory is always very important and the result in Franciacorta is certainly an excellent achievement.
«After breaking his collarbone in February and after the mechanical problem at the GP Liberazione (where he placed sixth, ed.), the today’s victory has a very sweet taste, I was also convinced that I had finished second” said Bagatin after the race as reported by the federal website. «I knew I was fine and that victory was in the air and we had to give everything to fight for success: returning to D’Aiuto was a feat and in the final we were everyone at the limit. I will remember this day for a long time and I want to dedicate it to the team who always believed in me and who gave me all the support possible during the injury.”
