{"id":195217,"date":"2024-03-18T09:49:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T09:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=195217"},"modified":"2024-03-18T09:49:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T09:49:37","slug":"elisa-balsamo-on-winning-trofeo-alfredo-binda-if-its-a-dream-please-dont-wake-me-up-im-so-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2024\/03\/18\/elisa-balsamo-on-winning-trofeo-alfredo-binda-if-its-a-dream-please-dont-wake-me-up-im-so-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Elisa Balsamo on Winning Trofeo Alfredo Binda: \u201cIf it&#8217;s a dream, please don&#8217;t wake me up. I&#8217;m so happy\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\"><strong>In a heart-stopping sprint to the finish line, Elisa Balsamo of Lidl-Trek secured her second victory at the prestigious Trofeo Alfredo Binda, marking her team&#8217;s fourth successive win in the iconic race. The thrilling finale saw Balsamo outmaneuvering World Champion Lotte Kopecky to claim the coveted title.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">The 50th edition of the Trofeo Alfredo Binda unfolded amidst the picturesque landscapes of Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca, with riders navigating a challenging 140.5km course that included grueling ascents and a nerve-wracking descent to the finish in Cittiglio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">As the race approached its climax, a select group of riders surged ahead, setting the stage for a gripping showdown. With Kopecky making a bold move in the final sprint, it was Balsamo&#8217;s unwavering determination that propelled her to victory, crossing the line ahead of her rivals with a burst of speed that left spectators in awe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">Reflecting on her triumph, Balsamo expressed her elation, stating, &#8220;If it&#8217;s a dream, please don&#8217;t wake me up. I&#8217;m so happy. The team was just so strong.&#8221; Her sentiments echoed the sentiments of many as she credited her teammates for their pivotal role in securing her momentous win.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-controller-wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Elisa_balsamo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Elisa_balsamo<\/a> \ud83c\udfc6\ud83e\udd47<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TrofeoBinda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TrofeoBinda<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Mbw6VZsDSE\">pic.twitter.com\/Mbw6VZsDSE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lidl-Trek (@LidlTrek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LidlTrek\/status\/1769416982669963677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async data-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">\u201cThe plan was to have Shirin ready to follow climbers\u2019 attacks, while my role was to be there in case of a bunch finish. Shirin was commendable, she deserves a special thanks. We are a fantastic group, always ready to sacrifice for each other. That is something that makes a difference in cycling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">Looking ahead, Balsamo remains focused on her ambitions, with a series of Belgian classics on the horizon. Her unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence serve as a testament to her prowess as a cyclist, setting the stage for more thrilling battles on the road ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">\u201cRace after race I grow, I improve,\u201d said Balsamo. \u201cI have been working hard since the winter to be at the top in all the events I have on my priority list for this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uci.org\/competition-details\/2024\/ROA\/71629\">Trofeo Binda<\/a> was one of them, now the Belgian classics are there. I\u2019m 100% sure that we, as team, will once again stand out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"-wm-MsoNormal\">Will she beat the World Champion again? 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