Cyclist injured at GranBorgosesia: taken to the emergency room. Many enthusiasts along the route, traffic problems due to closed roads.
Cyclist injured at GranBorgosesia: taken to the emergency room
One of the competitors taking part in the GranBorgosesia cycling event ended up in the emergency room due to an injury. It is not yet clear what happened: whether it was a run-off or some other problem. The fact is that the athlete was rescued by health workers in the clearing under the church of Sant’Anna and was subsequently loaded onto one of the many service ambulances and taken to hospital.
Lots of spectators, traffic disruption
The cycling race is in its second edition this year, it is included in the Granfondo calendar and covers two itineraries, one of 103 kilometres, the other of 90 kilometres. All between Borgosesia, Varallo, the lower part of Valsessera and Lake Orta. Numerous cycling enthusiasts are on the route to watch the competitors parade.
However, the roads closed in conjunction with the public holiday and the influx of tourists cause a series of inconveniences and slowdowns in traffic along the route.
Departures and arrivals are in Borgosesia, the focal point of the competition. There are also numerous collateral events organized by the associations to enrich the sporting competition.
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