The two short track races on Thursday 30 June will open the junior and Under 23 mtb championships, scheduled in Anadia. An event at which Trinx Factory Team will be present with four athletes: the juniors Fabio Bassignana and Valentina Corvi, the Under 23 Noemi Plankensteiner and Giorgia Marchet, the only elite called-up by coach Mirko Celestino to participate in the short track and team relay races.
«I’m going to do my best because I want to give to this young national team a medal», said Giorgia Marchet, who has ambitions especially for the relay team. «Because it is a team test in which the goodness of the group makes the difference; considering the good atmosphere in the national team, I would like to get on that podium with the other bikers».
After the first experience in Serbia in 2021 among the juniors, it is time to breathe again the atmosphere of the European Championships also for Noemi
Plankensteiner, at her second continental kermesse and already on track on Thursday for the short track.
« It will be an opportunity to grow », confirms the 19 year old from Brunico. «This is my first year in the Under 23s, so I have to take every chance to improve, especially in terms of endurance in the races that exceed 60 minutes. For now, I am satisfied with my performances, even in the World Cup, but we don't want to stop now».
First taste of European Championship for the two juniors Valentina Corvi and Fabio Bassignana. «Yes, I'm beginning to understand how things are getting serious», said Valentina, who has alreasy won two silver medals at Junior Series. «Compared to Youth European Championship, the level is really high. My goal? Make experience; and if a good result came it would be wonderful».
Fabio Bassignana is going to race in Team Relay and Xco. «I admit, I am a little nervous. This is my first European Championship and my shape is pretty good. That’s why I have high expectations. In any case, the atmosphere in the team is perfect and this reassures me. Also in the Junior Series we have already raced against many of the other bikers so I know what to expect».
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday
11:30 – 12:15 Junior Women’s Cross Country, Short Track (XCC), Final
13:30 – 14:15 Junior Men’s Cross Country, Short Track (XCC), Final
15:30 – 16:15 Elite Women’s Cross Country, Short Track (XCC), Final
17:30 – 18:15 Elite Men’s Cross Country, Short Track (XCC), Final
Friday
11:30 – 13:00 Team Relay (XCR), Final
18:15 – 19:00 Eliminator, (XCE), Finals
Saturday
11:00 – 12:15 Junior Men’s Cross Country, XCO, Final
14:00 – 15:15 Junior Women’s Cross Country, XCO, Final
Sunday
11:00 – 12:30 U23 Women’s Cross Country, XCO, Final
14:00 – 15:30 U23 Men’s Cross Country, XCO, Final
