UCI Gravel World Series - Tim Wollenberg and Debora Piana sprint to victory at Giro Sardegna Gravel

Tim Wollenberg (Protective Factory Team) and Mette Flecks bested their respective rival in a two-up sprint to claim victory at the Giro Sardegna Gravel race, the ninth event of the UCI Gravel World Series . The first of two Italian events of the UCI Gravel World Series took place on the opening stage of the long week of racing on the Mediterranean Island. In the men’s race, Wollenberg outsprinted Lukas Baum (Orbea Leatt Speed Company) with a winning time of 3:28:30 after 117km of racing.

Georg Egger (Orbea Leatt Speed Company) crossed the line four minutes later for third place. The trio were off the front together for the first 58 kilometres of the race, with over three minutes over a group of chasers. Three-time Italian mountain bike champion Debora Piana (Fol MTB Racing Team) claimed the win in the women’s race, with a time of 4:16:18, besting Carlotta Borello (Cingolani-Specialized).



Barbara Guarischi (SD Worx) crossed the finish line 58 seconds later for third place..