(google translate)Today for the third round of the Cup Elite MTB with Nino Schurter Cup leader on equal points with Daniel McConnel. The route is among the most selective Italian Cup, many remember the World Cup in 2008 when he won Sauser in a race that saw many runners give up.
Today does not seem to worry about that Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower) that part of gaining a thousand meters on the whole group. The only one to keep it in the viewfinder is Jaroslav Kulhavy (Specialized), but at the end of lap 1 part Julien Absalon (BMC), thus forming head in a trio of luxury. Behind them all the best with the idol Marco Fontana (Cannondale), i Fluckiger brothers, Van Houts and gradually all the others.
But already during the second round Schurter accelerates decision until the last lap and the only Absalon able to keep it. Kulhavy yields immediately choosing to continue with a regular rhythm. Behind, in the course of the race, emerging Lukas and Mathias Fluckiger, pursuant to the first and the second to Team BMC Pro Team Stoeckli. The two brothers continue by mutual agreement and on the last lap are seconds away from 3rd place, namely Jaroslav Kulhavy, Schurter and Absalon while they continue their duel in the lead.
Marco Fontana loses contact Flueckiger by 2 brothers but finds Daniel McConnel (Trek) an ally that keeps him at the sight of Swiss 2.
The last lap was a sustained attack by Nino Schurter but Julien Absalon is a stamp on his wheel. Repeats yet another challenge between 2 champions with a thrilling sprint finish that rewards Nino Schurter, which is hard to beat in the sprint.
In third place Jaroslav Kulhavy, author of a lonely race between the lead and his pursuers. Rounding out the top 5 i Fluckiger brothers, with Lukas that leaves the 4th square to a large Mathias, author of a performanca ecceionale. Closes 6th Daniel McConnel that separates the last lap Marco Fontana, author, however, a great race, which passes in a good sprint Jose Hermida (Multivan Merida).
Results:
1. Nino Schurter (Scott SwissPower) 1h32'47"
2. Julien Absalon (Team BMC) a 2"
3. Jaroslav Kulhavy (Team Specialized) a 1'57"
4. Lukas Fluckiger (Team BMC) a 2'28"
5. Mathias Fluckiger (Stoeckly Pro Team) a 2'28"
6. Daniel McConnel (Trek) a 2'32"
7. Marco Fontana (Cannondale) a 3'31"
8. Josè Hermida (Multivan Merida) a 3'31"
9. Rudy Van Houts (Multivan Merida) a 4'19"
10. Ondrej Cink (Multivan Merida) a 4'40"