350 participants, a pump track, an enduro race and perfect weather: that was all it took for the 2017 Giromagny Enduro, organised by Team Giromagny, to go off without a hitch!
ENDURO & PUMP TRACK
The latest Giromagny Enduro took place on 27 August. The race is known for being great fun and superbly organised: immaculate singletracks, plenty to eat and drink (and then some) and first-rate organisers! The 2017 programme featured not only the Giromagny enduro itself, but also the opening of the local club’s new pump track. A few timed “pump track challenge” sessions got the battle between riders under way. Eight of them qualified for a night-time final, in which Yoan Pesenti beat Florian Grohens and Jérôme Clementz.
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SHOWDOWN TIME!
Race day has arrived – it’s time for the Giromagny enduro! On the menu: 23.5 km, 1250 m of ascent and 1800 m of descent, from 9 am on Sunday morning on the slopes of the Ballon d’Alsace. 342 riders lined up at the start for the 5 special stages prepared by Team Giro. The ground was fresh, the singletracks fast and the setting idyllic for riding. After the 3rd stage, a feed station offered dried fruit, cheese, cold meats, energy gels and even waffles! The riders finished the race and tucked into a well-deserved platter before the prize-giving.
THE PODIUM
The result: Jérôme Clementz took 1st place, 4 seconds ahead of Eliott Baud, with Ludovic Oget completing the podium. In the women’s race, Mélanie Pugin won ahead of Nolwenn Deslande in 2nd and Morgane Jonnier.
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THE VERDICT
The 2017 Giromagny enduro lived up to its promise: a lovingly prepared race, flawless organisation and a fantastic atmosphere! Algorigin is proud to support projects that bring so much fun and put so many smiles on people’s faces! We wish Team Giro a great year travelling the world in search of the best singletracks, and we’ll see you next year for an edition that we hope will surprise us even more!
Photo credit: Richard BORD
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