From 15 to 21 April, throughout the national territory, a series of events will celebrate the “National Day of Made in Italy”. April 15 coincides with the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo da Vinci and the initiative itself aims to raise public awareness of Italian creativity and excellence, of the value and quality of intellectual works and Italian products.
In this context, the presentation of the Giro Next Genorganized from the 2023 edition by RCS Sport on behalf of the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI), and scheduled from 9 to 16 June.
At the event, organized at the headquarters of Ministry of Business and Made in Italy in Rome and moderated by the Chief of Cabinet of the Ministry, Frederick Eichbergthe Minister for Business and Made in Italy was present Adolfo Ursothe CEO of RCS Sport Paolo Bellinothe Councilor for Tourism, Sport and Commerce of the Aosta Valley Julius Grosjacquesthe President of the Italian Cycling Federation Cordiano Dagnoni, as well as many other institutions, representatives of the media and partners of the Giro Next Gen.
The Giro Next Gen, Born in 1970 as the Giro d’Italia for the amateur category, it is the most important world event for under-23 cyclists. Among the Italian champions who have established themselves we find Francesco Moser (1971), Giovanni Battaglin (1972), Marco Pantani (1992) and Gilberto Simoni (1993) while among the foreigners the names of Piotr Ugrumov (1984), Thomas Pidcock (2020) stand out ) and Juan Ayuso (2021).
THE VOICES
Adolfo Urso, Minister for Business and Made in Italy: “Cycling, like Made in Italy, is a source of pride and unites the country: this exciting sport gives Italy internationally admired champions and like our brand, the business card of our nation, it represents identity and excellence. It could therefore not fail to have a leading role among the celebrations linked to the first National Day of Made in Italy, which we celebrate with four hundred events throughout the national territory of sporting, cultural, historical, artistic and social importance talents under 23 who will compete in the Giro Next Generation: over the course of their careers, they can become ambassadors of Italian cycling and the Tricolore in the world, a source of pride like the young entrepreneurs who represent the future of our Made in Italy”.
Paolo Bellino, CEO of RCS Sport: “This is our second year as organizers, eager to start again with great motivation, certain that the agreement with the Federation can give more and more impetus to this event. We want the event to gain more and more importance also because it is not just a cycling event but a great opportunity for the promotion of the territory, as already happens for our professional races, both men’s and women’s. The fact that this presentation is part of the events chosen by the Ministry during the Made in Italy week is a sign of how much potential has the Giro Next Gen also on an institutional level. We believe that the race is a great opportunity because it presents, to a wide audience, those who will be the champions of tomorrow ambition for success, increasingly younger runners demonstrating that this race is no longer just a showcase but a real “taste of professionalism” and we want to make sure that this is the case at an organizational level too”.
Mauro Vegni, RCS Sport Cycling Area Director: “As in 2023, the next edition will also be characterized by eight spectacular stages that will offer opportunities for all types of runners. There will be time trials, uphill finishes, sections for sprinters and more explosive runners. We expect a great participation from the best Under 23 teams in the world and we believe that the final winner will be a complete runner who can carry on the tradition of the great names who are part of the roll of honor of this race.”
Julius GrosjacquesCouncilor for Tourism, Sport and Commerce of the Aosta Valley: “Valle d’Aosta is a region with a great sporting vocation and this vocation is enhanced by events such as the Giro Next Gen which is a vehicle of great promotion for our territory as it touches some of the cardinal points of our Region. We start from Aosta , which in 2025 will celebrate 2050 years since its foundation, but the race will also touch Aymavilles, where one of the most beautiful castles of our cultural heritage is located, Courmayeur, which hosts the Skyway of which we are very proud, Saint-Vincent, one of the most important spas in the Region, and Verrès, the largest industrial centre”.
Cordiano Dagnoni, President of the Italian Cycling Federation: “The youth categories are fundamental for the development of the movement and it is thanks to these competitions that the champions of the future are born. For this reason we are extremely satisfied with the collaboration with RCS Sport which for us represents excellence at an organizational level. Among the projects planned in particular there is the Cycling Cup, a series of races that will involve the youth categories, both male and female, who will anticipate the arrival of the race. It will be nice to see these young athletes experience the thrill of cycling on the same paths that have been traveled for a few hours later by their older colleagues.”
PATH
Stage 1 (09/06): Aosta-Aosta Tudor ITT (11 km)
Departure and arrival from the capital of the Region that hosts the Grande Partenza; 11 km circuit with small climb halfway (Saint-Christophe loc. Toules).
Tapp 2 (10/06): Aymavilles-Saint-Vincent (121 km)
We start from Aymavilles at the entrance to the Val di Cogne heading towards Courmayeur; from there you return, face the climb to Les Combes, continue across the valley until you reach Saint-Vincent where you face a small circuit with a GPM 7 km from the finish.
Stage 3 (11/06): Verrès-Pian della Mussa (127 km)
Departure from Verrès heading south. You leave the Aosta Valley along the Dora Baltea; you cross the Canavese and face the first uphill arrival at Pian della Mussa in the Lanzo valleys.
Stage 4 (12/06): Petrusio-Borgomanero (130 km)
First stage dedicated to sprinters. We start in the Canavese area and head towards Val Sesia; before arriving in Borgomanero you face a short climb and a final circuit with a small climb that could favor a finisseur action in the last km of the race.
Stage 5 (13/06): Bergamo (Kilometro Rosso)-Cremona (136 km)
We start from Bergamo from the Kilometro Rosso innovation hub and head first towards the Lodi area and then turn towards Cremona where a group sprint is expected.
Stage 6 (14/06): Borgo Virgilio-Fosse (145 km)
After departure, the fraction will take place almost entirely in the province of Verona. It is the second uphill finish of the Giro Next Gen, the 9 km of the final ascent comes at the end of a section that crosses the treacherous ups and downs of Valpolicella. A great show is expected from this stage.
Stage 7 (15/06): Montegrotto Terme-Zocca (170 km)
Departure from the Euganean spa area, in the territories of Montegrotto and Abano Terme. In the first part you cross the Euganean hills, then the stage becomes almost flat crossing the Polesine and then into Emilia until reaching the Modena Apennines where you face the third and final uphill finish in Zocca.
Stage 8 (16/06): Cesena-Forlimpopoli (146 km)
Last stop on the roller coaster of the Cesena Apennine hills. In the finale you tackle a circuit with the Bertinoro climb. This too lends itself to being an explosive stage and, in the event of small gaps in the general classification, it could be the one that will decide the final winner of the Giro Next Gen.
The total number of kilometers traveled by the new stars of world cycling will be 986. The 29 teams at the start, of six riders each, will be presented soon.
THE JERSEYS OF THE GIRO NEXT GEN
ùThere will be five jerseys for the Giro Next Gen. In addition to the traditional ones Pink sweater (general ranking), Red shirt (points classification), Blue shirt (GPM ranking) e White shirt (young classification reserved for runners born in 2005), will also be up for grabs Tricolor shirt for the first rider of Italian nationality in the general classification.
SCARPETTA ROSSA IS CHARITY PARTNER
Also the Giro Next Gen, together with the Giro d’Italia and the Giro d’Italia Women, will support Red Shoe, charity partner of the three professional cycling events organized by RCS Sport. An association on the front line to fight the social scourge of violence against women. Born in Milan in 2014 and active throughout the national territory with a network of volunteers and experts who offer assistance, advice and accommodation to women in difficulty. The distinctive symbol of Scarpetta Rossa are the “red benches”, located in numerous Italian regions. An important collaboration between sport and society.
