The Colnago Cycling Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 17th edition with a rich program of events and novelties, presented on Friday, March 14, at the Castle of Desenzano del Garda. The event, scheduled to take place from April 11 to 13, will include activities such as yoga and the night walk “Desenzano by Night,” along with a particular focus on refreshment stations that will offer quality food. Among the main events will be the Randonnée – Giro del Lago and the Granfondo Colnago, which is expected to attract around 4,000 cyclists from over 20 nations, featuring a new 40 km route dedicated to the beauties of d’Annunzio.
Present at the press conference were several local authorities, including Mayor Guido Malinverno, Councillor Pietro Avanzi, and Regional Undersecretary Federica Picchi, all emphasizing the significance of the event not only for cycling but also for tourism and community engagement in the region. The organization received praise for the collaboration between public and private sectors that has helped make the festival one of the most significant in Italy. The evening concluded with a buffet inside the castle, marking the official start of the eagerly anticipated cycling event for many enthusiasts.
