Tour De France
The Tour de France starts from Italy
The first edition of the historic race was born in 1903 and in 2024 it crosses the finish line of 111 editions.
For the first time the tour startes from Italy and features Emilia Romagna as a protagonist.
Three stages are planned:
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Florence-Rimini (29th June),
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Cesenatico-Bologna (3th June),
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Piacenza-Turin (1st July).
The route starts from Piazzale Michelangelo, the heart of Florence and the Italian Renaissance, and arrives in Turin, the first capital of Italy, through Emilia Romagna and the Via Emilia, the ancient roman consular road that connects Rimini and Piacenza.
Italy's great cyclists
Each stage is designed to honour an Italian cyclist who achieved important victories in the history of the Tour.
It starts with Ottavio Bottecchia, the first Italian winner of the Tour in 1924, while Florence means Gino Bartali and Gastone Nencini; Cesenatico the Pirate Marco Pantani and finally Pinerolo (Turin) Fausto Coppi.
Cervia will be the protagonist on 30th June, in the second stage.
The peloton will ride from Cesenatico. The first part of the route is urban, with the start scheduled for noon in front of the Cesenatico stadium.
The peloton will cross the city at reduced speed and from the railway station square reach the Grazia Deledda Promenade.
The passage and km 0 are planned in Cervia, in the city of salt.
After 25 km of plain, the riders arrive in Ravenna, the city of mosaics and Dante Alighieri. Then the route touchs Russi, Faenza, the city of ceramics, then Brisighella, Riolo, Imola, Castel San Pietro Terme and Bologna.
THE STAGES OF THE GRAND DÉPART
A total route of over 600 km with three race stages that cross much of central-northern Italy before arriving at the border with France.
You can consult the official websites Tour de France Grand Départ 2024 and https://www.letouritalia.it/
When
Sunday 30th June 2024
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia