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on some of the most iconic mountain passes. Once again, Livigno reigns as the cycling capital: Jack Burke and Laura Simenc claimed victory at the Mottolino finish line.<\/em><\/p><p>Livigno, 28.06.2025 &#8211; Huge success for the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"46\">Granfondo Livigno Al\u00e9<\/strong>, which lit up Livigno\u2019s Saturday by bringing together\u00a0<strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"154\">over 1,000 athletes from all corners of the globe<\/strong>, despite a last-minute change to the program.<\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"609\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Recent bad weather had caused the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"270\">collapse of a retaining wall<\/strong>, sending debris, rocks, and mud onto the road along a section of the original route. As a result, the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"410\">Prefecture ordered a road closure<\/strong>, making it impossible to hold the race on the longer course. All participants were therefore redirected to the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"538\">medium route<\/strong>, which covered\u00a0<strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"608\">106 kilometers with 2,050 meters of elevation gain<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"334\">A truly spectacular route nonetheless, with a highly demanding technical profile. The race began at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"114\">Aquagranda<\/strong>, the Olympic Preparation Center and future\u00a0<strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"173\">Casa Italia<\/strong>\u00a0for the 2026 Games, and made its way through\u00a0<strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"244\">Livigno\u2019s town center<\/strong>\u00a0before climbing toward the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"295\">Passo della Forcola<\/strong>, crossing the border into Switzerland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c33531d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c33531d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b55a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65b55a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/granfondolivigno.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GF1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5665\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granfondolivigno.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GF1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granfondolivigno.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GF1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granfondolivigno.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GF1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/granfondolivigno.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GF1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ffaef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44ffaef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-077be7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"077be7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"560\">From there, cyclists tackled the breathtaking ascent of the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"417\">Passo del Bernina<\/strong>, descended through the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"459\">Engadin Valley<\/strong>, and passed through the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"509\">Munt La Schera tunnel<\/strong>, setting the stage for the final, decisive climbs. The race was ultimately won by Canadian rider\u00a0<strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"622\">Jack Burke<\/strong>, who conquered the route with determination and strength.<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"225\">In the men\u2019s race,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"33\">Jack Burke<\/strong>\u00a0claimed victory with a time of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"104\">2 hours, 50 minutes, and 26 seconds<\/strong>, breaking away with an impressive surge from the group of seven escapees he had reached the base of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"219\">Passo Eira<\/strong>\u00a0with. Among the women, it was\u00a0<strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"267\">Laura Simenc<\/strong>\u00a0who delivered a standout performance, crossing the finish line as the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"362\">first female athlete<\/strong>. The Slovenian\u2019s triumph further underscored the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"437\">international caliber<\/strong>\u00a0of the competition.<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"398\">Particularly striking was the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"53\">final double ascent<\/strong>\u2014two breathtaking climbs in quick succession that brought the race to a dramatic close: the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"159\">Passo Eira<\/strong>, followed by the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"207\">final push up to Mottolino<\/strong>. These iconic climbs allowed the strongest riders to make the difference and rekindled the excitement of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"344\">Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s solo finish<\/strong>\u00a0during the queen stage of the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"397\">2024 Giro d\u2019Italia<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"876\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A tribute to the Slovenian champion came in the form of the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"481\">\u201cPoga\u010dar Segment\u201d<\/strong>\u2014a race within the race that rewarded the fastest male and female riders on the stretch from\u00a0<strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"607\">Passo Eira to the finish line<\/strong>, the very section where Poga\u010dar made his decisive move last year. The prize, a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"712\">Pinarello racing bike<\/strong>, was fittingly awarded to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"753\">Jack Burke<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"774\">Laura Simenc<\/strong>, who not only dominated this segment but also claimed overall victory in their respective categories.<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"457\">A truly special day, shaped by a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"62\">simply magnificent course<\/strong>, widely praised by all the athletes at the start line. They were struck by the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"209\">blend of stunning landscapes and demanding technical challenges<\/strong>, perfectly captured in the words of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"263\">Zden\u011bk \u0160tybar<\/strong>\u2014the Czech cyclist,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"326\">multiple-time cyclocross world medalist<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"376\">stage winner at both the Vuelta and the Tour<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"417\">two-time runner-up at Paris-Roubaix<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"456\">winner of Strade Bianche 2015<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"471\">He remarked:\u00a0\u201cIt was a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"502\">splendid race<\/strong>, taking us along\u00a0<strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"536\">iconic roads<\/strong>\u00a0that spark dreams. On one hand, there\u2019s real technical complexity\u2014especially in that brutal final stretch, which really burns the legs. On the other, there\u2019s a constant connection with\u00a0<strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"745\">breathtaking nature<\/strong>.\u00a0That\u2019s why\u00a0<strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"810\">Livigno is a true capital of European cycling<\/strong>.\u201d\u2026and everyone chooses it\u2014to train, to have fun on two wheels. I&#8217;ve spent at least\u00a0<strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"134\">three weeks a year here for the past 25 seasons<\/strong>, and it was on the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"170\">Stelvio Pass<\/strong>\u00a0that I proposed to my wife.\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"444\">The\u00a0<strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"235\">Granfondo Livigno Al\u00e9 2025<\/strong>\u00a0thus comes to a close with\u00a0<strong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"285\">tremendous success<\/strong>, both in participation and organization, perfectly aligning with the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"382\">sports-tourism identity<\/strong>\u00a0of a destination deeply connected to cycling in every form.<\/p><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"616\">A true\u00a0<strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"496\">Alpine paradise for cycling enthusiasts<\/strong>\u2014from casual riders to world-class champions\u2014where everyone can always find the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"615\">perfect setting to meet their goals<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"708\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">So, mark your calendars for the next edition:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"708\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Granfondo Livigno Al\u00e9 \u2014 June 27, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682c9cc2 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"682c9cc2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1065b566 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1065b566\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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