Stage 17 – Giro d’Italia 2026
Comune di Cassano d'Adda The events surrounding the Cassano d’Adda stage of the Giro d’Italia also brought unexpected encounters and wonderful surprises. This was the case with Retroeventi, friends from Vaprio, who during the Pink Night on Saturday the 23rd brought imagination, ingenuity, and a great passion for two wheels, captivating both adults and children with a world of … Read more
The city responded with overwhelming enthusiasm to the Pink Night, the special event that officially kicked off the countdown to the start of the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia on May 27! From 7:00 PM until well past midnight, the streets and squares of the town center were filled with lights, music, colors, and … Read more
Stage 13: Alessandria–Verbania Another stage suited to breakaways, mostly flat in the first half, with climbs featuring significant gradients in the final part. After several unsuccessful attempts, many of them by local hero Filippo Ganna, who was born right in Verbania, a group of 15 riders finally broke away and quickly built up an advantage … Read more
On the occasion of the “Pink Balconies” initiative, promoted in the lead-up to the Giro d’Italia passing through our area, the Administration would like to thank the citizens who chose to take part by decorating balconies, windows, and private spaces with flowers and themed arrangements. A simple gesture that symbolically accompanied the arrival of the … Read more
Si prevedeva una giornata lineare, con una fuga tenuta sotto controllo e ripresa negli ultimi chilometri e un arrivo in volata, invece la tappa di ieri è stata tutt’altro che scontata. A dettare il ritmo sono state le squadre sprovviste di veri e propri velocisti, ma con uomini adatti ai finali a ranghi ristretti, che … Read more
Even before the stage began, it already looked perfectly suited for a successful breakaway finish.For this very reason, the battle to break away from the peloton started right from the opening kilometers: many riders tried, were caught, and then attacked again, but the decisive group that finally managed to get clear only formed after almost … Read more
While waiting for the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia, the city will celebrate the unveiling of a mural dedicated to Gianni Motta, created for the 60th anniversary of his historic Giro d’Italia victory. The event will take place on Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 PM in Piazza Viganò, Groppello, and will be a special … Read more
On Saturday, May 16, twenty-one cycling enthusiasts from the Velo Club Cassano d’Adda and ASD I Ciclisti della Domenica experienced a day of great sport and passion as they rode along the route of Stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia, covering the 200 kilometers connecting Cassano d’Adda to Andalo. Starting in the early hours of … Read more
A complete triumph for Italian champion Filippo Ganna, who not only finished nearly two minutes ahead of his closest rivals, but also recorded the fastest time trial ever on a course longer than 40 km, averaging 55 km/h. Among the general classification contenders, Dutch rider Thymen Arensman delivered an excellent performance, climbing to third place … Read more
Stage 7: Formia – Blockhaus Crossing the Apennines from coast to coast, this was the longest stage of this edition of the Giro and the most anticipated of the week. The Blockhaus climb, named after the Austrian fort built there in the 19th century, marked the first true summit finish of the race, featuring 1,141 … Read more