Merida Italia Team at the first stage of the World Cup 2015 First stage of the World Cup 2015 in Nove Mesto Na Morave in the Czech Republic, ended a few hours ago. The athletes of Merida Italia Team have led a good race, showing everyone a good athletic condition.
The beautiful track in the pine forest full of technical difficulties and made even more difficult by the rain, has really put a strain on all the athletes, however supported by thousands of spectators spread along the entire route. The strong start of Gioele Bertolini (start number #41), allowed him to be catapulted from the beginning in the top positions, then maintained throughout the race. With a smart conduction of the race, and pulling out his technical skills, Gioele managed to enter in the top ten, finishing with an excellent ninth place. Lorenzo Samparisi (start number #59) had a good start and led the race with great concentration, managing his energies for the whole of the competition and continuing to climb positions, finishing 25th and then collecting precious UCI points.