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28.09.21 Words - Pictures - getty

On top of the world

The 2021 UCI World Championships saw huge victories for KOO with two outstanding rainbow jersey wins from Elisa Balsamo and Filippo Baroncini. Running through the Flanders region, the 94th edition of the World Championships returned to one of its founding countries this month, bringing together the world’s greatest cyclists in an exciting battle for the renowned rainbow jersey.

ELISA BALSAMO

WOMEN ELITE ROAD RACE CHAMPION

 

Reaching World-class performance levels. Elisa Balsamo claimed the rainbow jersey after hitting the front with 1,000 metres to go and stormed the sprint finish.

filippo baroncini

u23 ROAD RACE CHAMPION

 

Leaving his mark on the race and attacking on the second to last climb at the Wijnpers in Flanders, Filippo held onto his lead and claiming the win with dominant 2 second advantage to the remaining reduced bunch.