RTF Mörfelden on Sunday, 20 July

Radsport SKV Mörfelden is organising its popular annual Merfeller RTF next Sunday, 20 July. The traditional distances of 115km, 75km and 45km are on offer, with the longest route taking in some nice climbs in the Odenwald. Last year there were more than 1, 000 participants.

There's a FICC related group starting at the Waldstadion in Mörfelden at 8:30 a.m.

More info on the website of the organising club.

Prestigio - Corradini also the best in apocalyptic Carnia Classic

TOLMEZZO - The 37-year old former skier Antonio Corradini of Team Salieri has also grabbed the victory in the Carnia Classic last Sunday, one week after his triumph in La Marmotte. Corradini escaped on Monte Zoncolan and gained an advantage of 4'13"over Fabio Bulgarelli and 5'34" over Giorgio Rea. The event was characterised by horribly wet conditions as soon as the start was given in the Tolmezzo. Pouring rain, thunder and lightning accompanied the 2000+ riders on the way to the first climb of the day, Sella di Razzo. The rain would let off occasionally, only to come down in buckets again a bit later. The majority of riders on the granfondo circuit were redirected straight to Tolmezzo after the Zoncolan, avoiding the final climb of Sella Duron. In total, 1.182 riders conquered the famous monster climb (12.1 % on average over 10 km). The commitment of the participants was huge, given that only 112 riders officially retired from the race! The women's race was won by Monica Gallucci.

The Carnia Classic was the so-called 'new entry' in this year's Prestigio series. Every year one (smaller) event is selected for this honour. By all means, the organisation of the event was absolutely immaculate.

La Marmotte: Slick Corradini outsprints Dekker in thriller!

ALPE D'HUEZ - The 2008 edition of the most prestigious international cyclo, La Marmotte, was one of the most exciting ever. After a fantastic dual on the climb to Alpe d'Huez, Italy's Antonio Corradini dove inside of Holland's Bert Dekker at the final roundabout to claim his first Marmotte victory in 6:02:12. Dekker, a triple winner himself, had to be satisfied with second place after his best run in years. Konstantin Kluyev was third 2'27" behind, Michel Roux fourth and Michel Snel fifth in 6:05:07. Snel got dropped on the Galibier but recovered remarkably and still gained a few places towards the end.

The event was held in splendid weather conditions and saw no fewer than 5300 people reach the finish atop Alpe d'Huez. The last rider crossed the line in 13:42:32.

Corradini is a 37-year-old rider of the famous Team Salieri. The biggest name of the team, Emmanuele Negrini, winner of last week's Maratona delle Dolomiti, did not participate in this year's Marmotte.