753 gladiators ready to challenge each other inside the "colosseum" of curves of Vallalunga. 753 (BC) as the year of the founding of Rome. The only 24-hour cycling race in Italy held within a circuit. After last year's success, the event The 3rd edition will take place on July 15th and 16thBorn from the desire to Emiliano Cantagallo e Giancarlo Fisichella, Rome XXIVh It's not just a cycling event that combines sport, competition, and competitive spirit in the name of fun, entertainment, and music, but also an experience for large companies and a true gala of two-wheeled mobility. A catalyst for opportunities for experience a weekend just outside Rome together with your family, friends and colleagues.
The event is enlivened by three endurance events that start at the same time. Rome XXIVh bike, a race for solo cyclists and teams who will compete along the Vallelunga racetrack circuit. Roma XXIVh Group Cycling the first 24-hour indoor cycling event in Italy. Finally, the Minifondo Roma XXIVh a circuit for children and teenagers where they can learn the fundamental techniques of cycling.
The race and the circuit
The race consists of an endurance competition lasting 24 consecutive hours during which teams will be able to rotate the members of your teams strategically with a single goal: to cover as many kilometers as possible in a single day. All on a real racing circuit, the Vallelunga racetrack, 4.100 meters long and 12 meters wide for the most anticipated cycling event of the Roman summer. A historic and glorious circuit, it is now also a vibrant hub for promoting motorsports. Thanks to FIA homologation, it is becoming a testing site for several Formula 1 teams.
«It's the event on two wheels – he says Emiliano Cantagallo creator of Rome Bike Park Vallelunga and Dangerous Slopes – of the Capital. Three different competitions, varying in type and performers. From the biggest and most competitive to the smallest who want to have fun and be together. A party open to all on the outskirts of Rome for a unique weekend experience.
Group cycling
An indoor cycling endurance fitness event on equipment Technogym which will take place exceptionally outdoors. At the same time as the start of the Rome XXIVh road bike race, a twenty-four hours of indoor cycling To keep 100 bikes pedaling. Participants from each team will take turns pedaling to the rhythm of music for one hour each over the course of 24 hours. the best instructors in Italy of this discipline. Single goal: to never let these Technogym Bikes stop.
"This is another event," Cantagallo explains, "that sets us apart and enriches the weekend. It ranges from road cycling to children's cycling to fitness. Group cycling is the first 24 hours in the world of this kind, supported furthermore by the ICYFF federationA perfect combination to offer modern indoor cycling capable of combining training, fun and safety."
Minifund
La Minifondo RomaXXIVh It is a sports promotion event dedicated to cycling and aimed at children and young people between 4 and 16 years old. The aim of the Minifondo Roma, managed by AS Roma Cycling, is that of involve as many children as possible in cycling, not only at a competitive level, but also and above all at a recreational level; to convey to all those present the values associated with the use of two wheels, such as health prevention, sustainable mobility, exploring the local area and enhancing free time.
«The children will be able to – says Cantagallo – on both days, especially in the evening, have fun and take part in the gymkhanas we have preparedAll this to raise awareness and encourage children to love cycling in all its forms. From road safety education to how to ride a bike in the truest sense of the word.
Expo Village and guests of honor
Not just a sporting event, but an entire paddock transformed into an exhibition village. An area of entertainment and shows with exhibiting companies, catering, entertainment for children and adults, all accompanied by music and Dimension Sound Rome, the official radio of Roma XXIVh, with its speakers, guests of the day. «On Saturday evening – says Cantagallo – there will be a riot of enthusiasm supported by a party that will involve everyone».
«The sponsors who will accompany us – continues Cantagallo – are many. Starting from Sara Insurance which will be the main sponsor, but also DMT which will have a beautiful display. As well as MCipollini which will provide the official bike of the 24h. The Made in Italy circle is also joined by Alé Cycling which will provide the official event kit. There will be many other partners to discover and see up close throughout the event.
«To make everything – he concludes – more magical and unique will be the guests of honor who have already said yes to Roma XXIVh. From Andrea Tafi, Daniele Colli, Giovanni Visconti, Sacha Modolo, Amedeo Tabini and Giancarlo Fisichella who organizes the entire event with me. Of course, there will be other names who will come to visit us and celebrate with us this weekend dedicated to their passion for cycling and fun."
