The 2nd stage of the Municipalities Trophy in Santa Lucia del Mela exceeded all expectations, with the sporting event reserved for young categories seeing the participation of 14 cycling schools.

The initiative was realized with the patronage of the Municipality of Santa Lucia, led by Sports Councilor Benedetto Merulla, and the president of Pro Loco Urbs Delicia e Nostrae Pier Paolo Calderone. The race was organized by the Doctor-Bike25 team directed by President Salvatore Mancuso, supported by his staff of collaborators and volunteers.

The IX edition delivered great spectacle, emotions, and repeated twists and turns. Fascinated by the adrenaline-fueled 750-meter circuit, the young participants competed sportingly, involving the present audience. It was satisfying to see so many children competing in absolute freedom and safety, and who knows, perhaps the dream of these future cyclists will become reality while pedaling.

"The youth sector is the heart of the Doctor-Bike25 team" - proudly stated Salvatore Mancuso - "it's a project that grows day by day with every child who gets on a bike for the first time".

The Sicilian youth sector needs to gain visibility and enhance promotion through these events and cycling schools. Visibly emotional, the former professional and 2009 Capodarco winner has so far been able to value cycling in its true spirit, also thanks to the important contribution of the Regional Committee that involved Provincial Committees in promoting youth cycling.

Everything worthwhile requires effort, Mancuso knows this well, and so do those who choose to practice this sport. Cultivating and interpreting this passion means having a necessary means to live a life of value, an essential tool for growth. Sport is fun, happiness, but it can also be a form of care.

RESULTS

Cat G1 M
1. Borgese Santiago
2. Fucarino Valerio
3. Campailla Guglielmo

G1 F
1. Roccasalva Luana
2. Melodoro Aurora

G2 M
1. Amendolia Andrea
2. Mancuso Marco
3. Lo Buono Marco

G2 F
1. Cusimano Nadia

G3 M
1. Mangano Andrea
2. Di Grazia Sebastiano
3. Allò Davide

G4 M
1. Favorito Giuseppe
2. Gualato Lorenzo
3. Borgese Dominik

G4 F
1. Cosentino Gaia
2. Castro Adele
3. Matranga Lia

G5 M
1. Aveni Banco Antony
2. Carrozza Ismaele
3. Fiorenza Giordano

G5 F
1. Gulizia Elena
2. Macaluso Adele

G6 M
1. Mancuso Alessio (Team Bike 2000)
2. Mancuso Fortunato (Team Doctor Bike 25)
3. D'Amico Alessandro (Gds team Competition)

G6F
1. Giarraffa Gloria (NAG Palermo)
2. Poidomani Elena (Revolution Bike)
3. Sgroi Gaia (Le Frecce dell'Etna)

Team Ranking
1. Team Bike 2000
2. Revolution Bike
3. NAG Palermo