Elisa Balsamo secures women's road race title at Italian Road Championships

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Elisa Balsamo wins women's road race at Italian Road Championships(Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency)

Elisa Balsamo (Trek-Segafredo) won her first elite women's road race title at the Italian Championships. The reigning World Champion won the sprint to take the title from runner-up Rachele Barbieri (Liv Racing Xstra) and third-placed Barbara Guarischi (Movistar Team).

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