Exciting races in Schaan - Püntener and Forchini win

Ramona Forchini am Swiss Bike Cup in Schaan

Photo: Škoda Swiss Bike Cup

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Fabio Püntener triumphs in Schaan and celebrates his first Swiss Bike Cup victory in the elite men's category. Ramona Forchini also puts in a strong performance and wins the women's race ahead of Sina Frei.

Fabio Püntener (Bike Team Solothurn) wins the Škoda Swiss Bike Cup in Schaan (FL) and secures his first victory in this elite race series. In a thrilling three-way battle, he prevailed over Luca Schätti and Marcel Guerrini (both BIXS Performance Race Team) in the final lap. "I'm feeling strong at the moment and have a lot of confidence in my form," said the man from Solothurn after his victory.

In the women's race, Ramona Forchini (BIXS Performance Race Team) won the duel against Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing). A crash by the Olympic silver medalist allowed Forchini to make the decisive advance. Ginia Caluori (NEXETIS) came third.

In the U23 category, Romain Debord (As Bike Racing) celebrated a commanding victory ahead of local hero Romano Püntener (Thömus Akros - Youngstars). In the U23 women's category, Fiona Schibler (Bike Team Solothurn) took a commanding victory.

Further victories on the day went to Cedric Probst (juniors) and Lea Bösch (juniors).

The next stop in the series is Savognin, where the Swiss cross-country and short-track championship titles will be awarded.

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