A great week of cycling in Lunigiana is approaching, which on September 2nd and 3rd will see Junior category athletes as protagonists with the fourth edition of the Giro della Lunigiana Donne, presented yesterday at Poliartigiana in Arcola, the main sponsor of the women's event.

Two stages are scheduled, valid for the now classic Points Challenge, which will award the Green Jersey one year after Giulia Erja Bianchi's success.

"The Giro della Lunigiana Donne," observes the general director Lucio Petacchi, "represents a constant growth in the international cycling landscape. This fourth edition confirms the desire to offer young athletes a high-level showcase, continuing a sporting project that is also cultural and territorial. This year's stages highlight the beauty of our territories and allow the public to get even closer to a competition that is a training ground for the future."

THE ROUTE
2/09 - STAGE 1, SARZANA-CASANO DI LUNI, 58 KM
Departure from Sarzana and transfer to Casano di Luni where a substantially flat 2.9 km circuit will begin, to be repeated 20 times. A stage suitable for fast wheels.

3/09 - STAGE 2, PORTOVENERE-ARCOLA (POLIARTIGIANA FACILITY), 76.2 KM
Now a classic start from Portovenere and grand finale in Arcola, in front of the Poliartigiana facility, main sponsor of the competition. As in recent years, the Baccano climb could be the ideal launching pad for attackers.

HONOR ROLL
2022 Monica Castagna
2023 Lucia Romeo Brillante
2024 Erja Giulia Bianchi