Over 1200 are foreigners, and 690 are female participants in the race

The scent of the Nove Colli is getting closer and closer, and Cesenatico is preparing to welcome the army of riders that will invade it for the scenic start at dawn on Sunday, September 24th. There are 9812 registered ready to pin their bibs on their backs, with 1231 athletes coming from abroad. There will be 690 female cyclists ready to participate in the race. The most "experienced" participant is a passionate one born in 1934, while the youngest are two boys born in 2007.

Race packet collection will be possible from 9 AM to 8 PM on Friday, September 22nd, and from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, September 23rd at the Nove Colli Village set up at the Fausto Coppi headquarters. Packages that include the "race bib+hotel" formula can be picked up on Thursday, September 21st, from 3 PM to 7 PM, also at the Nove Colli Village.