Exceptional media coverage will showcase the natural and archaeological beauty of Sardinia. Four exceptional ambassadors: Francesco Moser, Gianni Bugno, Claudio Chiappucci, and Fabio Aru. This morning, the Giro di Sardegna was presented at the Sassari Regional headquarters, starting Wednesday from Castelsardo with the first stage heading towards Bosa. In addition to the technical aspects of the competition, the meeting highlighted its impact on tourism.
Regional Tourism Councilor Franco Cuccureddu emphasized: "The Giro di Sardegna, like the Amirca's Cup, highlight the island's attractions at a time when vacation planning begins. The goal is to showcase a Sardinia that has other motivating elements besides the sea, as we have 24,000 archaeological monuments, villages to visit, museums, and many other cultural and scenic attractions."
The promotional benefits for the area were reiterated by Bosa Tourism Councilor Marco Naitana and Castelsardo Mayor Maria Lucia Tirotto, who announced the involvement of all schools and the presence of several folk groups starting at 8:30 a.m. to "accompany" the cyclists' caravan to the Elephant Rock, where the start will be at 10:30 a.m.
Via video link, Lega Ciclismo Professionistico president Roberto Bella and, in person, general secretary Luca Panini, emphasized international television coverage: "RAI will dedicate 100 minutes a day to each of the five stages, and agreements with networks across five continents will allow the event to be followed in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, Oceania, and the Arab world."
The race - There are 23 teams with 175 riders representing 26 nations. There are five stages totaling 830 kilometers: Castelsardo-Bosa, Oristano-Carbonia, Cagliari-Tortolì, Arbatax-Nuoro, and Nuoro-Olbia. Among the favorites are Filippo Zana (Soudal-Quick-Step), who won the 2023 Giro d'Italia, and his teammate Gianmarco Garofoli, who rode the Italian team at the World Championships in Rwanda. Keep an eye out for Fausto Masnada, Ecuadorian Jonathan Caicedo, and Colombian climber Ivan Ramiro Sosa.
Among the young riders is Lorenzo Mark Finn, who won the 2024 Junior World Championships in Zurich and last year's Under-23 World Championship in Kigali. "The champions of the future are here, and the Sardinian course will put them to the test," emphasized the heads of the Professional Cycling League.