An Italian dream came true at the 42[nd] Ötztaler Cycle Marathon
Dreamlike weather for many dreamers prevailed at the 42[nd] edition of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. Some 4335 participants tackled the most legendary cycling marathon of the Alps in Sölden. The Italian ex-professional Manuel Senni won the men's race ahead of MTB world champion Alban Lakata, who despite a defect still made it onto the podium. In the women's class, Germany's Janine Meyer smashed the previous record with a start-to-finish victory. All finishers were celebrated like winners by thousands of spectators. The two-time world champion Johannes Lamparter was super strong as well!The