Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th, the fourth stage Catanzaro-Cosenza of the 109th Giro d'Italia, the first on Italian soil of this edition after the Grand Start in Bulgaria, will be preceded by a new edition of "A Tour Within the Tour", the amateur cycling initiative dedicated to clients and cycling enthusiasts, organized by Banca Mediolanum along the route of the pink race. In 2026, Banca Mediolanum renews, for the 24th consecutive year, its support for the Giro d'Italia as the official sponsor of the Mountain Prize, confirming its bond with the Azure Jersey and with one of the most followed and participated sporting events in the country. "A Tour Within the Tour" offers participants the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the race up close, anticipating the passage of the professionals and cycling along the stage route.

COSENZA, THE STAGE OF ROOTS

In this first stage of 2026, Paolo Bettini, Maurizio Fondriest, Francesco Moser and Dalia Muccioli will ride alongside the participants—protagonists of some of the most significant pages in the history of Italian cycling—on a stretch of route where the territory tells a story made of deep bonds and continuity. In Calabria, every road leads back to the roots: it is from here that the strength that accompanies every journey begins and where the challenge of these three rich weeks commences, confirming Banca Mediolanum as the longest-standing sponsor of the pink race. The meeting point is scheduled at the Family Banker Office (FBO) in Largo Andreatta 10, in Cosenza, at 11:30 AM, with the cycling ride departure set for 11:55 AM. The arrival is expected in Cosenza, on the same line that shortly after will see the final sprint of the professionals, at the end of a route characterized by wide curves. The initiative is organized by the Family Banker Office in Cosenza, a place of value and custodian of relationships, where listening and trust have always represented the principles at the base of Banca Mediolanum's consulting model. Over the last 24 years, this bond has translated into an increasingly widespread presence in the territory: Banca Mediolanum has grown in Calabria, where today it counts 14 Family Banker Offices, 174 consultants and over 58 thousand clients (Data source: Banca Mediolanum Business Intelligence office as of 04/30/2026). A growth that is not only numerical, but an expression of a relationship built over time founded on being a community.

"TOWARDS AUTONOMY" THE MEDIOLANUM FOUNDATION PROJECT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

In 2026, Mediolanum Foundation renews its commitment to minors by supporting "Towards Autonomy", the new fundraising initiative of the year. The project was created to guarantee 152 minors on the autism spectrum and their families a complete, coherent and continuous growth path, in collaboration with three reference organizations: Anffas Nazionale ETS APS, Renato Piatti Foundation and Angsa APS ETS. "Towards Autonomy" is aimed at children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, with the objective of accompanying them in the growth of communicative, relational and personal skills, promoting the achievement of the widest possible degree of self-determination. The project includes educational, laboratory and experiential activities, aimed at increasing self-management skills and basic autonomy, together with dedicated support for families, to assist them in daily management and reduce their emotional burden. Once again this year, Mediolanum Foundation will double the first 60,000 euros collected, contributing to expanding the impact of the initiative. The Giro d'Italia will be an opportunity to raise public awareness throughout the national territory, bringing the project's message to people and promoting a culture of inclusion and autonomy.