Samuele Matteini conquers the 71st Coppa Gonfalone in Fara Gera d'Adda

LeadSamuele Matteini (Alba Orobia - Biassono) claimed victory in the 71st Coppa Gonfalone, a race for the junior (allievi) category held in Fara Gera d'Adda on August 30. The rider of the Lombard team crossed the finish line ahead of Gabriele Montesin (Feralpi Monteclarense) and Andrea Segato (Bustese Olonia).The raceThe competition, now in its 71st edition, saw Matteini prevail at the end of a race that confirmed the rider's excellent form, as he is already the leader of the 2026 RC Giovani Rankings. On the course in Fara Gera d'Adda, the group of the best riders remained compact until the finish, with a selection that rewarded the most ready athletes.Final order of arrivalSamuele Matteini (Alba Orobia - Biassono)Gabriele Montesin (Feralpi Monteclarense ASD)Andrea Segato (Bustese Olonia A.S.D.)Simone Marconi (Pool Cantù - Sovico - GB Team)Daniele Ronda (Feralpi Monteclarense ASD)RC Giovani RankingsWith this success, Matteini consolidates his lead in the RC Giovani Rankings, where he tops the standings with 236 points, ahead of Carlo Ceccarello (230) and his teammate Riccardo Longo, sixth today and third in the standings with 229 points. Among today's top ten, Pietro Resca (Romanese) is also in the RC top 20, currently 19th with 130 points.Follow the updated standings on RadioCiclismo Giovani.ClosingMatteini's success confirms his role as a reference point in the junior (allievi) category, with a margin that rises to 6 points over the second-placed rider in the standings.