"I'm proud to add this race to my list of achievements," said Becking. "I really enjoyed it. The trails were beautiful and technically challenging. And the views? Unbelievable! It was my first time in the Appennines; and it won't be the last." The final stage included a 32-kilometer course in the Carrega forest near Collecchio, which was won by Dutchman Rob van der Werf. Frenchman Joseph De Poortere rode to second place, followed by Ferreira and Becking in 4th and 5th place respectively.

Esther Süss achieved everything she could have wished for in this race: 7 wins from 7 stages. Even on the short final stage, she left the entire competition behind her and ensured a perfect race from day 1 to 7. "I am happy to have won the last stage, which was the least suited to my abilities," said the Swiss rider. "I left many young athletes behind me, which means that my condition is very good. What did I like about this race? Everything! The trails, the views, but also the family atmosphere. I hope to come back soon." The Italian Gaia Ravaioli secured second place ahead of the German Sarah Reiners.

Final overall ranking

Men
1st Hans Becking (NED) - 23:40:06
2nd Tiago Ferreira (POR) - 24:04:03
3rd Lorenzo Samparisi (ITA) - 24:12:08
4th Milton Ramos (ESP) - 24:44:23
5 Rob van der Werf (NED) - 25:10:02

Ladies
1st Esther Süss (SUI) - 28:59:59
2nd Gaia Ravaioli (ITA) - 31:11:20
3rd Sarah Reiners (GER) - 35:13:08
4th Regina Marunde (GER) - 35:49:55
5th Lucia Minervino (ITA) - 39:07:19

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