The province of Varese is preparing to welcome one of the most anticipated youth cycling races of the season: the 28th Grand Prix of the Arnonational competition reserved for the category Juniororganized by Carnaghese cycling company asd
The way is set for Sunday 6 July at 14 and Via Aldo Moro in Solbiate Arno, with expected arrival around the 17:15.
The race will take part in Italian and international teams affiliated to the F.C.I. e U.C.I.in an organizational effort that also involves the municipalities of Carnago, Caronno Varesino, Oggiona with Santo Stefano e Solbiate Arnoas well as numerous volunteers – about 300 people engaged in the organization – and local sponsors, mainly represented by entrepreneurs in the area.
A race strongly supported also by the Municipality of Solbiate Arno, who is among the main sponsors, or rather “sponsor supporters” of the event: “As a municipality we have always been proud of this race, and let’s do everything to perpetuate himself – he commented Stefano Barbisottirepresenting the Municipality – The race was born at the time of the mayor Ambrogio Mazzetti, who believed it very much and supported it for many years. The money that the municipality can give is what they are, the coffers are never full, but we can count in the great help from the industrialists of the country that give us a great hand to organize this race “
A technical and spectacular path
The track develops on a 11 rpm circuit for a total of 129,8 kmwith technical steps and a demanding climb in the last 800 meters. The race will in all probably decide in a narrow sprint, after a final stretch that includes 450 meters to 9% slope.
The race is invitationwith compulsory registration within 20 days of the race “The possibility of registering closes tomorrow, July 2nd» he underlined Alessandra Breda. Each team can deploy from 4 the 6 atlets. “There are 35 teams in all, for a total of about 200 athletes – continues Breda – come from all over Italy and many of them had to undergo a waiting list, there was really a lot of request. Three of them are foreign: an Australian team of basic in Verona, a Mexican team with young Russian athletes whose team is affiliated to San Marino. And Lugano ».
The organization also provides for a series of logistical concessions for the participating teams, according to what reported in the official bulletin. “For those coming from afar we organize the accommodation and lunch” explain in particular. The live broadcast of the race can also be followed with Radio Discount from apps on smartphones.
Awards and prizes
In addition to the individual prizes for the best ten classified and the protagonists of the Mountain Grand Prixwhich together reach a total prize pool of over 1,300 eurosthe Grand Prix of the Arno stands out for its special prizessymbol of the tradition and sporting passion of the territory.
Among these stand out the Silver silver cup of Solbiate Arnoto the absolute winner; there Bruno Flossi gold medalfurther personal recognition; The Riganti spa trophy assigned to the winner’s company; there Targa “Luigi Benati”dedicated to sports director of the first classified.
Over the years, the Grand Prix of the Arno has seen young people triumph who then shone in professionalism: «I looked at the golden register of the Arno Grand Prix and discovered that in 2010 he won Chirico, who then came to professionalism. But many other young talents have passed from here »he underlined Sergio Gianoli, who presented the race to the infopoint of the Chamber of Commerce: on this occasion Gianoli received the communication of having become a trustee Coni from the Coni Valter Sinapi delegate. The cycling journalist and enthusiast will take care of the cycling races in the province from now on.
Meanwhile, the appointment is for Sunday 6 July in Solbiate Arnofor a day of sport, passion and show on two wheels.
