Lidl-Trek will seek poker in Cittiglio
The Trofeo Alfredo Binda - Comune di Cittiglio is one of the most important races on the Italian women's calendar. In the last three years, the Lidl-Trek team has been the dominant force in the race, with three consecutive victories by three different cyclists: Shirin Van Anrooij (600) in 2023, Elisa Balsamo (1200) in 2022, and Elisa Longo Borghini (1000) in 2021, indicating a spectacular dominance that they will try to extend for another year.
Route
The climbs to Casale (0.8 km at 7.3%) and Orino (2.5 km at 5.2%) are the highlights of the local circuit around Cittiglio, which the cyclists will have to complete 5 times to reach a total mileage of 141 km.
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As mentioned, Lidl-Trek will seek the fourth consecutive victory with a very strong team led by Shirin Van Anrooij (600) and Elisa Balsamo (1200), but also including Gaia Realini (600), Elisabeth Deignan (200), and Amanda Spratt (600). Their main rivals could be Lotte Kopecky (1200), Marlen Reusser (1000), Silvia Persico (800), Grace Brown (800), Juliette Labous (1000), Evita Muzic (800), or Arlenis Sierra (600).
Photo: © Trofeo Alfredo Binda - Comune di Cittiglio