It was an epic moment, reached the culmination of queen stage of this 107th edition of the Giro d’Italia, in an afternoon of great sporting narrative, which no one will ever forget. Even in a context of absolute excellence, full of collateral events, concerts and shows, it was the Slovenian who took all the cover of this Livigno passage of the pink race, for a well-deserved media storm that overwhelmed him and Little Tibet, arm in arm in this triumph.
From a technical point of view, the most awaited stage of 2024, resulted in the extraordinary solo of Re Tadej, he left alone to hunt for the fugitives, once he arrived in sight of the Foscagno Pass. It was a celebration of cycling, among unreal slopes, the support of the thousands of fans who arrived in Livigno from all over the world, and breathtaking shots. None more spectacular than the one that immortalized the two young Italian freestylers, Flora and Miro Tabanelli, twirling above the Slovenian’s head, at Mottolino: a perfect photograph of the soul of the town. A collective ecstasy, then confirmed by the words of an emotional Pogacar, who upon arrival recalled his deep bond with Livigno, admitting how he had been waiting for this stage for months. “This is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. I’ve been thinking about this stage since September” said the champion.
The organizational success of the queen stage, the most followed of the Corsa Rosa, has been archived, Livigno also offered a full entertainment program to all the enthusiasts who flocked to Little Tibet, who between Saturday and Tuesday were able to enjoy numerous collateral events, capable of embellishing the experience of this 2024 edition. Great participation, in particular, for The Kolors show, which on the evening of Monday 20th lit up the sky of Livigno, making the over 4 thousand people who came for the occasion dance, among fireworks, balloons and food trucks. Excellent public responses for the talk “The Dream Factory”, with the participation of Sonny Colbrelli and Elia Viviani, and for the Caravan Party, which entertained those present with a play of lights and pink choreographies. Good turnout also for the children’s race, organized by the Sporting Club Livigno, and for the Stage Partner Village which animated the town for three days.
A location that greeted the Giro d’Italia with the start of stage number 16, scheduled from the Aquagranda Olympic Preparation Center, and then moved to Lasa.
Everything was ready to ensure that the large audience present also enjoyed the spectacle of the departure, but due to unfavorable weather conditions, the organizers modified and shortened the route of the stage. A change that does not affect the magnificent three days of sport, entertainment and culture that welcomed the Giro d’Italia in Livigno. For cycling enthusiasts, an appointment with the Alé la Merckx, scheduled for June 29th.
