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26 March 2018

SCOTT Italia and Nove Colli-Selle Italia ride together

For many, when you think about a race, your mind is on the finish line. This can happen just through an adventure rich of feelings and passion.

 

The first Nove Colli was founded back in 1971. As in the best fairy tale, Nove Colli was created by a group of friends, sharing the same indestructible passion and dream. This cycling race has been evolving over time and, presently, with an impressive 12 thousand cyclists involved, is the queen of Granfondo.

 

A cycling event is an important occasion for SCOTT, who have committed their sponsorship until 2020.

 

"The greatest stories are the ones you live, not the ones you tell",  and our company would like to introduce you to the race, which begins from Appenino Romagnolo and ends in Cesenatico.

 

This race boasts two itineraries with two difficulty levels. The start point is the seafront in Cesenatico. From here the race continues up the hills: you will have the possibility to project yourself into the unique vista.

 

The main itinerary consists of 205 km and +3840 m in altitude. Although this itinerary will test every athlete, including those at an elite level; it will also offer unforgettable memories. The MEDIOFONDO is 130km long and 1871m in altitude which is a great option for those who desire to participate with an easier itinerary.

 

One of the hardest hills faced, is the Barbotto, at the 98 km, an arduous climb with an 18% slope.

Feet on the pedals and fatigue in your legs you will look up to heaven, catching the hill branded by SCOTT where you can begin to relax. We will be there pushing you straight to the finish line with all our energies.

 

Many initiatives will be offered by SCOTT, not only during the race, but in many other occasions. We encourage you to meet us at our trade show area and at the bibs claim our SCOTT Road Bikes line-up will be displayed for you. These are the same bicycles used by our Team Pro Tour Mitchelton SCOTT and Granfondo SCOTT Team which comprises Igor Zanetti, three times pioneer of this race.

 

We will also be present in the Ciclo&Vento exhibition with a specially-made building and a display of all our Bike World accessories.

 

SCOTT Italia General Manager- Donatella Suardi: “This partnership with Nove Colli defines our desire to establish ourselves in the Bike Road World. We want to get in touch with all those people that extremely care about this amazing sport. Figures are clear. A big event in which SCOTT will be able to offer a high-level support. We will be there actively and involve you in an effort to help you remember us.”

 

The Nove Colli - Selle Italia has reached its 48th edition and it is scheduled for May the 20th 2018 when, at 5.00 am Cesenatico will pull back the curtain on this awesome cycling race which has become a symbol of a national people's event.