SAN MARINO – First victory in the 69th Lugo-San Marino for Davide Grigi, bearer of Alba Orobia-Biassono, protagonist of a decisive solo action on the slopes of Monte Titano. The race, also valid as the 28th Lorenzo Berardi Memorial, was organized by the Francesco Baracca cycling club of Lugo with the collaboration of the San Marino Cycling Federation.
162 of the 179 registered participants started. The race developed at a high pace, with numerous escape attempts neutralized by the group. The first hour was covered at an average of 45 km/h, while the second recorded an average of 44 km/h.
In Santo Marino Yakov Kristiyan Ivanov of Team Petrucci took the initiative, later joined by Grigi and Matteo Baldacci of Fiumicinese. On the first ramps of Monte Titano Ivanov lost contact with his two pursuers, but still managed to maintain third position.
The turning point came before entering Borgo Maggiore, when Grigi extended his lead in progression. Baldacci tried to react, but without managing to close the gap. The winner crossed the finish line 1’10” ahead of the second place. Ivanov third.
The awards ceremony took place at the SUMS in San Marino, in the presence of representatives of the federations and sports entities involved. Grigi was awarded the Lorenzo Berardi Memorial, while the Giuseppe Melandri Memorial went to the sporting director of GS Alba Orobia. The Orfeo Lodolini Memorial was awarded to Baldacci, while Ivanov received the Vicenzino Ragazzini and Sante Seganti Memorials.
The Grand Prix of the Conad Plain was won by Cotignolese, ahead of Fiumicinese and Alba Orobia.
The next appointment with Lugo-San Marino is set for 3 October 2027.
