Cycling, from 19 to 24 September in Alghero the 25th edition of the amateur race
SASSARI. Almost 300 athletes already registered, a tested and always spectacular course, and above all an exceptional testimonial: Fabio Aru. It will be a sparkling 25th edition for the GiroSardegna, scheduled in Alghero from 19th to 24th September.
The most well-known amateur cycling event in Italy and highly rated also internationally was designed as a super-edition because it reached its 25th anniversary, but the event is forced once again to suffer the effects of the pandemic.
About 300, as mentioned, the athletes already registered, and among them also important names of former professionals: Max Lelli, already winner of the GiroSardegna 2011 and 2012, Andrea Tafi, Daniele Nardello, Mauro Santoromita, Michele Pittacolo, cyclist first and then athlete of Paralympic cycling, Coni Gold Medal for Athletic Valor and Giancarlo Masini, Paralympic cyclist.
The novelty is the presence of Fabio Aru, currently engaged in the Vuelta, as an exceptional testimonial. «Having him with us was not easy – explain the organizers – but thanks to the collaboration with“ Bike ”(www.bikechannel.it) his presence will be guaranteed for the whole week».
At the start of September 19th there will be two race courses (the GranGiro and the MedioGiro) and a non-competitive Tour with this calendar: the “Mediofondo CapoCaccia – Alghero”, an individual time trial, the stage of the two lakes (Cuga and Temo) to then finish in Scala Piccada, the time-team in Baia di Conte, the Alghero-Bosa round trip and the final uphill. with the arrival in Villanova Monteleone.