Colombian Mejia wins at Würzjoch

The 8,2 kilometer long, timed ascent from Villnöss to the Würzjoch, in which only 329 meters of altitude had to be reeled down, was, as expected, a very close affair. At first Jonas Leefmann from Munich set the pace, but he had numerous competitors in tow and had to give up about 3 kilometers before the finish. Mejia, who was only 20 years old, catapulted himself forward and won the section on the Würzjoch in 17.25 minutes. Manuel Giacomelli from Trentino took second place, only 2 seconds behind. The 2-year-old finished the Giro delle Dolomiti in third place overall last year.

Eduard Rizzi, who lost 3 seconds to Mejia, came third in the mountain time trial on the Würzjoch on Monday. The soon-to-be 9-year-old from Sarner defended his lead in the overall ranking. In return, the organizers presented him with the leader's jersey before the second stage, which he will wear again on Tuesday. How close it was on the second section is also demonstrated by the fact that the first 48 cyclists were within just one minute.

Esther Frei remains overall leader There was also pure excitement among the women. After finishing second on Sunday, Monika Dietl from Bavaria fought back and won the mountain time trial on the Würzjoch in 2 minutes. Second place went to the Swiss Esther Frei, who lost 21.23 seconds to Dietl, but is still ahead in the overall ranking. The podium was completed by Dutchwoman Annette Pronk, who was 2 seconds slower than the fastest of the day. As the best South Tyrolean, Liviana Faoro from Gargazon came in 4th, one position behind Tanja Cais from Salzburg.

“On Tuesday, an absolute innovation in the more than 600-year history of the Giro delle Dolomiti awaits the almost 26 participants from 40 different nations. On the longest section with 175,9 kilometers and 2938 meters in altitude, the traditional South Tyrolean cycling classic goes to the Fedaia Pass for the first time," explains OC boss Simon Kofler, explaining the course of the third day of the race.

Results 2nd stage Q36.5

Men: 1. Sebastian Mejia COL 17.25 minutes 2. Manuel Giacomelli ITA 17.27 3. Eduard Rizzi ITA/Sarntal 17.34 4. Jarno Verhoofstad NED 17.35 5. Ole Christian Myrmel NOR 17.47

Women: 1. Monika Dietl GER 21.23 minutes 2. Esther Frei SUI 21.27 3. Annette Pronk NED 21.47 4. Tanja Cais AUT 22.22 5. Liviana Faoro ITA/Gargazon 22.52

Overall ranking Giro delle Dolomiti 2019 after 2 stages Men: 1. Eduard Rizzi ITA/Sarntal 50.59 minutes 2. Federico Lualdi ITA 51.56,08 3. Jonas Leefmann GER 51.56,89 4. Stefano Scala ITA 52.33 5. Stefano Monfrini ITA 52.34

Women: 1. Esther Frei SUI 1:02.44 hours 2. Monika Dietl GER 1:03.28 3. Annette Pronk NED 1:04.40 4. Liviana Faoro ITA/Gargazon 1:06.57 5. Tanja Cais AUT 1:07.02

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Colombian Mejia wins at Würzjoch

The second stage of the Dolomites cycle tour takes place on Monday over 2 kilometers and 133,5 meters in altitude from Bolzano to the Würzjoch, and then via Brixen and the Eisacktal back to the state capital.

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