Páez revalidated the title achieved in the previous season.
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The Colombian Leonardo Páez (Soudal Leecougan), forming a couple with the Italian Dario Chechi, revalidated the title as winners of the 24th edition of the Back to Ibiza MTB Siroko by Shimano Once the third and final stage of 57 km disputed with departure and goal in Sant Antoni de Portmany is finished.
From the hand of “Leo” Páez, 42, double world champion, the title of the Ibizan test again fly to Colombia after an almost total domain of the Italo-Colombian couple. As a farewell it was not possible to reach the partial triumph, which corresponded to the duo formed by the local idol, Enrique Morcillo, and the champion of Spain, José María Sánchez.
The Spanish couple marked a goal of 2H.15.36, with 7 seconds of advance on the absolute victors and 13 regarding the Italian couple Lorenzo Trincheri and Alessio Agostinelli.
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Leonardo Páez happy for revalidating the title
The Boyacense champion celebrated the victory in Meta in Ibizaalthough it cost more than the account came to believe, since his Transalpino partner suffered a fall that forced him to reach the finish line with some wounds.
“I am very happy to ratify the victory. This return to Ibiza has had a slightly more demanding tour. We made a very good race from the beginning to the end. The idea was to control and we have achieved it “, Páez said to Efe in the finish line.
Despite the fall of Cherchi and the subsequent attacks of the rivals, the objective was met and Páez will take a new triumph from Ibizan island.
“This triumph is very special to me, especially since I have been in this sport for many years. I feel happy to still be on a great level. This victory is also for Colombia and for the department of Boyaca and especially for me and the family,” concluded the Boyacense.
Costa Rican Andrey Amador won individual
Costa Rican Andrey Amador dominated the test in the individual section thanks to his two consecutive stage triumphs. The “Tico” cyclist, exprofesional en route, with 10 seasons in Movistar, 2 in Sky and 2 at EF Education, certified the victory winning the stage after rolling with the Portuguese Thiago Ferreira.
Amador, who will compete in May in the Titan Desert de Morocco, rose to the top of the podium accompanied by the Spaniards Kevin Suárez, specialist of Ciclocrós, and Adrián Plaza, second and third respectively.
“For me it is a very special triumph because the BTT was like a frustrated sleep. In my first sub-23 it was the discipline that I liked the most and the one that was best. Due to the circumstances of life, the road opportunity was presented to me and I took advantage of it. In Ibiza, I had a wonderful experience and I have a great memory, “said the Costa Rican.
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Morcillo celebrated the stage at home
The Ibizan Enrique Morcillo gave a joy to the local fans with the stage triumph in the company of the national champion José María Sánchez. The resident in Santa Eularia, He was satisfied with the victoryalthough the initial objective was to fight for the top of the general.
“We soon stay out of the fight for the general, but today we have been a little with the thorn, we won the lid, and we go with the podium. This reinforces morality for the next goals,” said Morcillo.
Claudia Peretti – Irina Luetzelschwab unbeatable in women
In Women’s category The domain of the Italian Claudia Peretti and the Irina Switzerland Luetzelschwab was total for the third consecutive day, so they took the title with authority.
“It has been a different day, from km 5 we have been alone all the time, with a strong and regular pace, and also in the coastal area we have enjoyed the landscape,” Peretti concluded.
