Lionel Scaloni fell off the helmet again and joined the 29th edition of the Pinto River ChallengeMountain Bike’s classic race that travels 85 demanding kilometers along the roads of the summit, in Córdoba. Accompanied by its main collaborators in the coaching staff of the Argentine National Team, the coach signed a remarkable performance, crossing the goal in the 22 About more than 5,500 participants.
The competition, considered One of the most massive MTB in South America, He brought together amateur cyclists and professionals in a challenging natural environment, with complicated paths, intense ups and technical declines. In that context, Scaloni showed his most athletic facet out of football. “To enjoy the race, thank you very much for the invitation. We are going with everything,” he said before dusting in the dust and adrenaline of the test.
The rest of the coaching staff also stood out: Walter Samuel finished 63, closely followed by Pablo Aimar, 64º. Roberto Ayala completed the journey in the position 98. All managed to place themselves within the Top100, a brand that was held by the public and the organizers, who recognized the effort and humility of the group.
The arrival of Scaloni was chaotic, With fans looking for photos and autographs, he barely stepped on the finish line, preventing him from even moisturizing at first. However, The coach maintained his usual serenity. “It was a beautiful experience, we had a great time,” he said after recovering his breath.
He Challenge to the Pinto River again demonstrated its power of call, this time with four world champions among cyclists. An atypical postcard that reaffirms the link between sport, mountain and passion of a selection that continues to speak, even out of the court.
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