The rural version of the classic Cordovan was a complete successMiguel Hidalgo (Trek) won the 1st Rural Bike San Francisco-Miramar Double Challenge, after a second stage, which was as fast as the first, this stage being won by Sebastián Fernández.The entire “pedal delegation” was present at the agreed time, with the local Costanera being the place designated to comply with the protocol and the warm-up work.With the first winds of the morning, and a timid sun that peeked out, the cyclists left by controlled train to the outside where the starting place was located.#DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB starting line for Stage 2.The leader Miguel Hidalgo will seek to make the test his own.@infobiker pic.twitter.com/5jgXWKSjpi— Luis Rojo Mallea (@luisrojomallea) May 21, 2017#DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB starting line for Stage 2.The leader Miguel Hidalgo will seek to make the test his own.@infobiker pic.twitter.com/5jgXWKSjpiGrouped into their respective categories, they left in search of a return to the city of San Francisco.The first to leave were the Pro who at a very good pace went out in search of "devouring" kilometers.From the very moment the flag was lowered, the attacks between them began, in order to try to leave Hidalgo, without achieving said goal.Hidalgo kept pace with him throughout the competition, there was only one escape attempt, always controlled by Hidalgo (due to his time margin obtained in the first stage).The escape was carried out by Oviero and Pereyra, with only a few meters in their favor, and then they were finally linked.The competition did not undergo major significant changes, since it was fully controlled by the leaders of the different classifications.Among the group of Elites, who carried all the weight on his shoulders was the Rafaelino Nicolás Antorena, who set the pace, throwing long relays together with Luis Savoni (Master A1) and Germán Fernández (Master A2).All of them at the head of the race sought to neutralize any escape attempt that wanted to lower those cyclists from the lead.Unsuccessful in any attempt to beat time to the leaders, a devastating pace was implemented, in order to reduce the options of contesting the second stage, this strategy finally gave its results, so the finish line was reached with those who tensed the stage of head disputing the stage each one in his characteristic.Among the different categories, the winners of the Challenge were: See ResultsA competition culminated that was organized by the San Francisco Motorcycle Club, an institution that has a back to organize cycling events, since it organizes the "double route in its 48th edition".It far exceeded expectations for its first Rural Bike, as it exceeded 220 entries in its different categories.Presenting a very well signposted circuit, with its corresponding hydration stations, and good logistics.#DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB Miguel Hidalgo won the general and won the I Edition of the Rural Bike, which is among the greats @infobiker pic.twitter.com/XLLDtQcxP7— Luis Rojo Mallea (@luisrojomallea) May 21, 2017#DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB Miguel Hidalgo won the general and won the 1st Edition of the Rural Bike, which is among the greats @infobiker pic.twitter.com/XLLDtQcxP7The overall winner was Miguel Hidalgo, who, giving a true rural cycling class, won the first edition of a competition that promises to grow year after year and has already set its date for the second edition at the end of May 2018.Migue Hidalgo showed his form and kept the firstSaturday May 20, 2017 - Miguel Hidalgo (Trek) won the first stage of the San Francisco-Miramar Double Challenge in Rural Bike, a competition that, like the "classic road bike", starts in the town of San Francisco, to finish in Miramar .The competition is held by the San Francisco Cycles Moto Club.Second was Fernando Esquivel, just over five minutes away, third Sebastián Fernández.The call exceeded the expectations of the organization, since just over 200 cyclists were present in all categories.With just over 200 cyclists, the 1st Edition #DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB is launched with 112 km to Miramar @infobiker pic.twitter.com/NeV9rqcVki— Luis Rojo Mallea (@luisrojomallea) May 20, 2017With just over 200 cyclists, the 1st Edition #DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB is launched with 112 km to Miramar @infobiker pic.twitter.com/NeV9rqcVkiThe competition was launched in three different heats, the first being the Pro, in second place, the Elites, Sub 23, Master A1 and A2, the third heat were the Master B1 and B2, Master C1 and C2, Master D, Mamas A and B and Juveniles.All of them and separated every three minutes gave free rein.With all the competitors on the ground, what was one of the longest competitions on the rural calendar began, with a first stage of 112 kilometers, passing through the towns of Luxardo, Colonia Marina and Balnearia, to finish at the "Miramar Beaches". ”.Among the Pros, those who made a difference from the very beginning were the three in the general classification together with Juan Pablo Pereyra, Guido Bordese and Juan Busso, who quickly grouped themselves at the front of the race.It was until the first third of the competition that Hidalgo made a squeeze, taking Pereyra alone on his wheel, being his companion until almost half of the race that he couldn't keep up with the rhythm of the competition.In this way, Hidalgo went in search of the goal and a good step, always with an average speed of over 40 kilometers/hour.For their part, the second and third rounds were very similar competitions, since they are long races that cannot lose their heads, because they get out of rhythm and explode, leaving the competition in the hands of those who are going at a good pace.#DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB Miguel Hidalgo wins Stage 1 with just over 5 min difference.Tomorrow the 2nd stage with the route in reverse, starts from Miramar to San Francisco, totaling 112 kms A publication shared by InfoBiker (@info_biker) on May 20, 2017 at 6:46 PDT#DobleSanFcoMiramarMTB Miguel Hidalgo wins Stage 1 with just over 5 min difference.Tomorrow the 2nd stage with the route in reverse, starts from Miramar to San Francisco, totaling 112 kmsA post shared by InfoBiker (@info_biker) on May 20, 2017 at 6:46 PDTAmong the Elite the winner was Nicolás Antorena from Rafael, second Matías Beraudo, third Iván Marcke.Among the Master A1, the winner was Luis Sabadini, second Ricardo Mossano, third Gonzalo García.For the Master A2 the winner was Germán Fernández, second Javier Camusso and third Pablo Maldonado.Among the Master B1 the winner was Juan Cruz Ronchi, second Leonardo González, third Andrés Gómez, Master B2 Juan Morandi, César Bogunovich, Mario Carvellini the first three on the podium.Master C1 went to Marcelo Mossano, second Walter Correa and third Roberto Daniele.Among the C2 Ricardo Mossano, second Luis Cerocieli and third Juan Victorio.Master D, the winner was Néstor Morena, second Matias Laroi, third Héctor Barovero.Ladies A, the winner was Cintia Gregoret, second Silvia Sandoval.Ladies B went to Carina Parada, second, Maria José Ataides, third Marianela Franco.The Juveniles were Francisco Aimar, Guillemro Mansilla and Tomás Godoy on the podium.The route was very fast throughout the journey, since the rains of the previous days calmed the earth and the gravel, compacting and marking the track well, things that “Migue” Hidalgo took advantage of in a very good way.He said that he is looking for the form for the UCI MTB MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – XCM at the end of June and that this competition, due to its characteristics, serves as a good preparation for that objective on June 25 in Germany.For the second and last stage, the same route is planned in the opposite direction to the one that was carried out today, starting at the Costanera de Miramar and ending at the Gimnasia y Tiro de San Francisco Club, where the public is expected to accompany the route and at the point of arrival.Everything is planned, except for a catastrophe that Hidalgo stays with the general of the I Rural Bike Double San Francisco-Miramar and enter history, since it is a competition that enters through the front door, since it is the Cicles commission that organizes and had the details very well polished in terms of organization.Copyright Infobiker.Reproduction and dissemination of all articles is authorized as long as their source is cited.If you want to communicate with InfoBiker, do not use this Readers space.Write us at info@infobiker.infoOur Mail: info@infobiker.info - 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