Cycling has been his passion since he was a young boy and was his profession for years. Now time has passed, but Luca Colombo's heart still beats strongly for the bike. "Passion, so much passion. This is what brings everyone together in Fiorenzuola during the six days of roses," he tells us, the 55-year-old former professional, twice world champion in the 100 kilometers team time trial (Stuttgart 1991 and Catania 1994) and Olympic silver medalist in Barcelona 1992 in the same specialty (with Anastasia, Contri and Peron, ed.), after the last day of races.

The six days of roses were intense days for all volunteers of the large organizational machine led by Claudio Santi. Luca followed all the races trackside, his task being to maintain relationships with participating teams. "We volunteers of the organization are also a great team, and for me it's a pleasure and great joy to make myself available to this group led by Claudio," whom he greatly respects, "and by a young, competent, prepared and enterprising person like Luca Taranti. What happens during race days - he continues - is seen by everyone, but one must never forget the preparations and work that precede the big event and the people working away from the spotlight. It's not easy to manage an event like the six days of roses, but the passion of everyone is fundamental to the success of the event. And, I repeat with pride, I am extremely happy to be part of this group."

Luca Colombo analyzes the event from a technical perspective: "We witnessed high-level races honored by many athletes from different nations. The Madison is still etched in my eyes: simply stratospheric! And what can be said about the women's races? The level is rising exponentially, the athletic and technical quality is improving year after year."

Technical analysis but, once again, lots of heart. "One of the moments I will remember most pleasantly from this year's edition is Kuboki, a magnificent athlete and person, who involves and greets the audience even after his second place. These are gestures worth highlighting: one can also lose, but the important thing is to do so with honor, respecting others. I believe it's a positive message that teaches a lot, especially to the young people who were in the stands," Luca concludes.

The conversation with Colombo continued, and in the coming days on tuttobiciweb we will offer you other interesting points of reflection that the Lombard technician proposed to us, especially regarding youth cycling.