Marco Aurelio Fontana closes with an encouraging 5^th place the overall classification of his first seasonal XC race. Prorider has hit Cyprus Sunshine Cup top five thanks to the regularity demonstrated in all the four stages: 8^th in the prologue, 5^th and 7^th in the two marathon stages and 6^th today in the final stage dedicated to cross country.

Cannondale Factory Racing rider commented satisfied on his performance: «From the first day I felt good, I was reassured that the work done during winter will pay off in April, May and June. Unfortunately in the second stage I fell in the last downhill and reported some blow and an annoying injury to the right knee, but other than that everything went as I hoped».

Confident for the rest of the season Fontana adds: «In Cyprus I was able to ride with perfect weather, high pace and on challenging tracks. I tested myself with my rivals and, thinking about the upcoming UCI World Cup, I am optimistic because I know that I can still improve».

Marco Aurelio Fontana next goals are the two USA Grand Prix Cup races scheduled on 16^th and 23^rd March.

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