From July 20-25, the world will return to the track at the "Attilio Pavesi" Velodrome, with the 29th edition of the International Grand Prix of Fiorenzuola - 6 Days of the White Roses (the flowers depicted in the coat of arms of the City of Fiorenzuola d'Arda, in the province of Piacenza).

The event was presented this morning at the Fiorenzuola Velodrome (in the "Egidio Gadolini" hall), a historic facility inaugurated in 1929 and thus moving towards its centenary, at the pace of major races featuring champions and champions from every part of the globe. Six days of highly anticipated racing that offer prestigious victories, but also many points valid for qualifying for World Championships and Olympics.

The program includes competitions again this year that promise to be of great caliber: Omnium, Madison, Scratch, Elimination and Points Race at UCI Class 1 level for Elite, for both men and women, with perfect gender parity in the calendar.

In addition to races reserved for professionals and Under 23 riders (scratch, elimination, madison and points race, always for men and women), there will also be Youth, Juniors, Cadets and Handbike categories on the track.

During the morning, the mayor of Fiorenzuola Romeo Gandolfi spoke, as did the president of the Emilia-Romagna Regional FCI Committee Pierluigi De Vitis, Pierluigi Ghilardelli representing the Piacenza Provincial CONI, along with the vice-president of the Fiorenzuola Velodrome Laura Marotta and Rebecca Colombo, who explained the aspects related to social media for the Fiorenzuola events.

Claudio Santi, the creator of this event born in 1998, recounted the fascinating history of the Velodrome and Attilio Pavesi, projecting the event into the immediate future and towards the centenary of 1929, with a look at the faces and events of a passionate and engaging story.

During the morning, youth activities and handbike programs at the Pavesi Velodrome were also detailed. A new challenge for Youth riders is planned, dedicated to Benvenuto Corradi, known as "Pacio," a historic volunteer at the Velodrome. Also new is the "Alphabici" project, aimed at the Cadet category.

The presentation concluded with a visit to the Attilio Pavesi Museum, the exhibition space that tells the story of the Olympic Champion from Piacenza at Los Angeles 1932 and the long history of the Velodrome, a true "temple" of track cycling.

Admission will be free for this edition as well. All information and the program on the website www.fiorenzuolatrack.eu