Maria Acuti Triumphs in Dairago Wearing the Italian Champion’s Jersey: Team Biesse Carrera Zambelli Celebrates
Another day of celebration for Team Biesse Carrera Zambelli, which took centre stage in the final Junior Women’s race of the 2026 Italian cycling calendar, held on Sunday, October 11, in Dairago, near Milan.
The victory went to Maria Acuti, the reigning Italian national champion, who proudly displayed her tricolour jersey as she claimed victory in the decisive sprint.
It was an important result for the women’s team, which also celebrated Elisa Bianchi’s sixth-place finish, confirming the riders’ excellent form in the closing stages of the season.
Maria Acuti Wins the Final Junior Women's Race of the Season
The young rider from Mantua, born in 2008, ended the final national event of the Junior Women’s season in the best possible way.
At the finish line in Dairago, Maria Acuti prevailed in a reduced bunch sprint, finishing ahead of Martina Orsi of BFT Burzoni VO2 Team Pink and Clarissa Laghi of Breganze Millenium.
The Italian champion completed the 110-kilometre race in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 20 seconds, at an average speed of 39.442 km/h.
Another significant victory for Maria, who returned to the top step of the podium wearing the Italian champion’s jersey she had earned earlier in the season.
Elisa Bianchi Finishes Sixth: Another Strong Result for Team Biesse Carrera Zambelli
The successful day for the team led by Sports Director Andrea Manzini was completed by Elisa Bianchi‘s performance.
The young rider from Brescia, also born in 2008, secured sixth place, crossing the finish line 1 minute and 14 seconds behind her teammate.
Another top-ten finish for Elisa, following her impressive results at the European Championships in Slovenia with the Italian national team.
After finishing fifth in the Junior Women’s road race and winning gold in the Junior Mixed Team Time Trial Relay, Bianchi once again demonstrated her consistency in the final event of the Italian cycling calendar.
A Memorable End to the Season
Maria Acuti’s victory and Elisa Bianchi’s sixth-place finish represent another achievement for Team Biesse Carrera Zambelli, which concluded the final national Junior Women’s event with two riders among the top six.
A result that rewards the hard work carried out throughout the season and confirms the continued progress of the women’s team, which has achieved important successes in both national and international competitions.
