Five stages, 304 km, and nearly 10,000 meters of climbing. With consistency and resilience, KTM Team celebrated five stage podiums and secured 3rd place in the General Classification. Teammates Sintsov and Vantaggiato finished in 11th place overall.

Race Overview
The Swiss Epic is one of the most prestigious multi-day races in the cross-country marathon (XCM) discipline, renowned for its breathtaking alpine scenery and punishing climbs. The 2025 edition spanned 304 km with nearly 10,000 meters of elevation gain across five demanding stages.

Stage-by-Stage Highlights

Stage 1 — Albula Decisive (Davis → La Punt)

Strong opening with the Samparisi Brothers in the front group.
Secured 2nd place in the sprint finish.
Sintsov and Vantaggiato finished just outside the top 10.

Stage 2 — Klimatiza’s Revenge (La Punt → La Punt)

Relentless pace from the Spanish riders, but the Samparisi Brothers stayed competitive.
Secured 3rd place in a thrilling sprint finish.

Stage 3 — Time Trial (Bernina Pass → La Punt)

KTM Scarp bikes were perfectly prepared with optimized drivetrains.
Delivered a surprise podium, finishing 3rd.
Sintsov and Vantaggiato also impressed, just missing the top 10.

Stage 4 — Lords of the Sprint (La Punt → Davos)

Harsh weather challenged all riders.
Despite crashes on the descent, the Samparisi Brothers fought back to claim another 3rd place in a muddy sprint.

Stage 5 — High-Altitude Thriller (Davos → Davos)

Aggressive racing from the very start.
The Samparisi Brothers executed a brilliant descent, finishing 2nd on the stage and sealing 3rd overall.
Sintsov and Vantaggiato completed the event with 11th place overall.

Riders’ Reflections

Nicolas Samparisi: “It was a tough week, but heart and mind can do what legs can’t. We took home P3 overall and five podiums—great results without being at 100%.”
Lorenzo Samparisi: “A beautiful journey, tough but rewarding. We proved we belong at the top and are hungry for more.”
Anton Sintsov: “Close to the top 10 on several occasions—we’ll keep pushing.”
Ramon Vantaggiato: “Coming back from injury made this race extra challenging, but finishing close to the top 10 was a solid return.”
Conclusion & Outlook
The 2025 Swiss Epic once again confirmed KTM Team’s resilience, strength, and consistency. Powered by Ciclovation’s high-performance components, the riders achieved five stage podiums and a top-three overall finish. With the World Championships ahead, the momentum gained in Switzerland sets the stage for even greater achievements.

Conclusion & Outlook

The 2025 Swiss Epic once again confirmed KTM Team’s resilience, strength, and consistency. Powered by Ciclovation’s high-performance components, the riders achieved five stage podiums and a top-three overall finish. With the World Championships ahead, the momentum gained in Switzerland sets the stage for even greater achievements.

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