(Stefano Di Tanofor Vercelli Oggi Sport) -Sunday 5 May 2024.
The Corsa Rosa, which has been crossing Italy for almost a century with its load of emotions, colours, passion and great two-wheel champions, has had an extraordinary opportunity and the recognition of a high national and global image since its first day. obtaining the “prize” of inaugurating the international cycling event with the departure of the first stages from our territory, the region which in the nineteenth century saw the origin of the new Italian State under the Kingdom of the House of Savoy.
What better could have been chosen than Piedmont, the homeland of the unification of Italy, the motherland of many heroes, of great political figures, eminent artists, scientists, athletes, travellers, and industrialists expert in all branches of the world productive?
Here’s yesterday Pink Caravan climbs up the slope that leads to the famous Basilica of Superga, surrounded by an incredible crowd of cycling enthusiasts but above all nostalgic lovers of the great team of Torino Calcio which on the same day – 4 May 75 years ago (1949) – was canceled in flight and burned against the walls of the Basilica due to a tragic altitude error and lack of visibility due to the fog.
All of Italy joined in the infinite mourning of the Granata World, and even today the qualities and sad fate of those Champions, athletes, managers, journalists following the football trip for the friendly match in Lisbon (Portugal) are celebrated annually.
In Vercellihome of great footballers, the memory of the very strong midfielder is alive in the city’s sporting environment Eusebio Castigliano disappeared in the accident with his teammates.
We set off again towards the north, in homage to the beautiful circle of the Turin hills and the Canavese area, to then reach another land rich in history, economy, work, traditions, on the Biella side; the welcome given to Tour of Italy on the part of the inhabitants of all the industrious centers gathered under the arch of the Alps, it was moving, with a presence and the offering of great manifestations of joy and passion, in an evocative setting of colors and voices.
A spark of great sport and physical and technical abilities appeared on the wonderful path that led to Basilica of Oropa (Bi) where the class and determination of a young Slovenian champion appeared, Tadej Pogacar -Current Maglia Rosa, who has proven to be the worthy successor to the Legendary Marco Pantani who dominated the Giro fraction on the same roads with a superior class and lots and lots of ferocious determination.
Monday. Return to the plain, Novara, VercelliMonferrato, rice fields, vineyards and prairies on the entire horizon, all competing to conquer the finish line of Fossano (Cuneo), with the sprinters champing at the bit to gain precious points in the standings and wear the glorious one Pink sweater.
Then, the Giro will go far away, towards the seas, mountains, and a hundred other fascinating cities of the Peninsula; but the world of Sport will be able to unite many regions and many districts with its big heart, trying every day to convey our common desire for Peace and Serenity for the entire world.
An assignment which unfortunately, for now, still seems to be Very distant.
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