Cycling is ready to return to Sardinia and the island can't wait to welcome it. The land of the four Moors was among the protagonists of the presentation of the Regions' Cup at the European Commission. Yesterday in Brussels, a delegation led by the President of Professional Cycling League Roberto Pella brought a project to the attention of the European Union and is achieving incredible success. Currently, 11 regions are involved in the Italian Regions' Cup, covering over 700 municipalities, but the group could soon expand with a project directly involving Sardinia.

«Having a Sardinia Cup or even a multi-day race would be incredible - explains Sardinia's regional president Alessandra Todde to tuttobiciweb - we have a strong desire to invest and promote our territory, and I believe there's no better way than relying on the sport that connects practitioners with nature. In some way, cycling and Sardinia are more united than ever, sharing strength and sacrifice, as well as simplicity, just like our region».

We are often led to associate Sardinia with vacation destinations and magical beaches, but the goal is to go beyond that, to discover an entire island with many interesting routes for cycling enthusiasts. «Unfortunately, Sardinia's interior is little known, but there are truly remarkable naturalistic routes to explore by bike. People always think of our island as having magnificent coastlines, but with an interior that has little to offer. In reality, we are one of the most important wooded regions in Europe, with a unique forest context that absolutely must be publicized. Our goal is to demonstrate that the territory offers incredible possibilities, from road cycling to mountain biking, and even electric bikes. We are increasing the available routes to allow tourists to visit our island in this way, with sustainable and respectful tourism.» continues the president, emphasizing that the objective is not only to promote Sardinia externally, but also internally, encouraging more Sardinians to embark on a bike adventure and discover something new about their island.

As the president herself admits, there is much work to be done, with various services to incentivize and create a much more solid bike-friendly accommodation system. However, the Sardinian institution shows a strong spirit with many objectives and great determination. The start of the Giro Donne in 2022 and the arrival the following year gave a significant boost to an island that has always distinguished itself with a visceral love for the two-wheeled sport. We are now accustomed to seeing the four Moors flags waving on Alpine passes, at the toughest point of a climb on the mainland, a distinctive sign to say "We are present". «Bringing women's cycling to our island was an important choice that showed us how it can be a great economic driver. What struck us most, however, was the incredible passion it sparked in the Sardinians, which overflowed into the streets. Cycling remains one of the most followed sports by our citizens. Having a champion like Fabio Aru made us proud. It demonstrated how, despite coming from Sardinia with limited resources, one can still go far. Even today, he is a point of reference for everyone. Fans remember his feats with affection, and he is a model for all children who dream of cycling» concludes the president, revealing that she comes from a family that has always been passionate about cycling. Her father was one of those enthusiasts who never missed a race, from the Giro to the Tour, including the classics.

«I truly hope this project comes to fruition, and I can't wait to present it to my fellow regional citizens. While we're at it, it would be wonderful if our super champion Fabio Aru could come to the race to complete the celebration.»