2012 Miss Ciclismo: Alessia Franchi

Ms. Alessia Franchi is the winner of the 2012 Miss Ciclismo pageant. The 22 year old is a university student in Milan. I thought she should have won back in 2010.

Among the judges were Alexandre Vinokourov, Filippo Pozzato, Damiano Cunego and Vincenzo Nibali.

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Miss Ciclismo 2011: Nancy Bernacchia

The Miss Ciclismo 2011 is Nancy Bernacchia from Marche. Of her victory the 19 year old Ms.Bernacchia said, "I am very satisfied, I wanted especially to be Miss Ciclismo because I love cycling. I live in the countryside and cycling relaxes me a lot and keeps me in shape." Previously she was a pre-finalist in the 2009 Miss Italia pageant, and is now studying to be a veterinarian.

The jury presidents were Vicenzo Nibali and Damiano Cunego (obviously having too much fun), other judges included Gilberto Simoni, Andrea Noè, Sacha Modolo, Diego Ulissi, Marzio Bruseghin and Paolo Tiralongo.



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Does Any Other Country Have A "Miss Ciclismo"?

The winner of the 2010 Miss Ciclismo pageant is Beatrice Giordano. One of the requirements to enter Miss Ciclismo is that the entrant use a bicycle at a non-competitive level. Clothing manufacturer Castelli became a sponsor this year.

Several pros were in attendance at the finale including Damiano Cunego (in white); Ms. Giordano is to his right wearing the crown.




Me? I would have voted for Alessia Franchi who definitely has the Italian style mastered:

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