The Nove Colli is set to become the protagonist of Cesenatico from today until Sunday, May 24, the day of the race, and a "sacred" appointment for Italian and foreign amateur cyclists.

The Schedule

Today at 9 a.m. the village opens in Piazza Andrea Costa with sponsor areas and exhibitors from the morning and a series of initiatives dedicated to enthusiasts. The village will remain open until 9 p.m., and the same will happen on Saturday.

Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. the "Social Ride" is scheduled, organized by Enervit and open to registered participants through online registration; at 3:30 p.m. at the "Marco Pantani" Velodrome the start of the Mini Nove Colli Gobik is set. At 5 p.m. in Piazza Andrea Costa the traditional awards ceremony for the "Fedelissimi," veteran riders of the race, is scheduled. At 6:30 p.m. - also in Piazza Costa - the Gobik event to present the #NoveColli4Children, a charity event that has been repeated for years.

Sunday, May 24 the start is as usual scheduled for 6 a.m. from the Colonia Agip with the awards ceremonies for the absolute categories taking place at 1 p.m. instead. At the finish line all participants will be able to celebrate with the Pasta Party organized by chef Omar Casali of Bagno Marè.