Luca Del Pero (ITA, ITRA Index: 926) and Marta Maroto (ESP, ITRA Index: 707) have become the first ITRA National League European champions, following an exciting day of racing in Portugal's Serra da Lousã.

Del Pero claimed the men's title by just 43 seconds, while Maroto's carefully paced race saw her move through the field to secure the women's victory. Both athletes took home €7,000 in prize money after conquering the demanding 54 km UTAX course, featuring more than 3,200 metres of elevation gain.

Del Pero holds off Campos in a thrilling men's finish.