K2 Women Team ready for the 2024 Giro dell’Emilia

On Saturday, October 5th, the K2 Women Team will face one of their final challenges of the season: the Giro dell’Emilia. Now in its 11th edition, this prestigious race will gather the world’s best cyclists to compete on the demanding San Luca climb, just outside Bologna.

A route between flat roads and challenging climbs

This year’s race will start from Vignola for the first time, covering a total of 113.8 km. The first 100 kilometers are almost entirely flat, but the real battle begins in the final kilometers, when riders will face the San Luca climb twice. This climb is notoriously difficult, with gradients reaching up to 20%.

The K2 Women Team’s key riders

The K2 Women Team will be led by sports director Enrico Giuliani, with five athletes ready to give their all:

• Alice Papo, from Friuli, in excellent shape
• Giulia Giuliani, from Abruzzo, full of determination
• Sara Pellegrini, from Rome, ready to surprise
• Viktoriia Melnychuk, from Ukraine, a seasoned athlete
• Vittoria Ruffilli, from Piedmont, a standout performer in the previous edition