On Saturday, May 16, the eighth stage Chieti-Fermo of the 109th Giro d'Italia will be preceded by a new edition of "A Tour Within the Tour", an 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.

FERMO, THE STAGE OF TENACITY

In this fifth stage of 2026, Francesco Moser and Paolo Bettini, protagonists of some of the most significant pages in the history of Italian cycling, will ride alongside the participants along a route that leads from Chieti to Fermo, crossing a territory where sea and hills intertwine with a culture made of constant work and determination. In the Marche region, a land of small and medium-sized enterprises, tenacity is expressed in the ability to move forward with discipline and continuity. A deep connection with these places also unites the champions present at the ride: Dalia Muccioli remembers the Fermo territory as one of the symbolic places of her sporting growth, among first victories and emotions that have marked her human and professional journey. The meeting point is scheduled at the Banca Mediolanum stand on Via Alberto Mario, in Fermo, at 11:15 AM, with the ride departure set for 11:50 AM. The arrival is expected in Fermo, on the same finish line that shortly after will see the professionals' challenge with the classic Fermo "climbs". The initiative is organized by the Family Banker Office of Fermo, 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 the Marche region, where today it has 17 Family Banker Offices, 191 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 based on being a community.

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

In 2026, Mediolanum Foundation renews its commitment to minors by supporting "Towards Independence", the year's new fundraising initiative. 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 Independence" is aimed at children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, with the goal 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. This year too, 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 independence.