Five days, four regions for 826,5 kilometers. This is theAdriatica Ionica Race 2022 which will start on June 4th with the Tarvisio-Monfalcone stage. The race born from the champion's intuition Moreno Argentin In 2018 it reached its fourth edition. A journey that will cross the beauties of the territories of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Emilia Romagna e Brands.
Tarvisio will host the start of this 2022 edition's stage (photo airace.it) Monfalcone will be the scene of the first arrival and the first wearing of the leaders' jerseys (photo by airace.it) The altimetry shows less than 1500 meters of altitude difference with a probable sprint finish
Tarvisio will host the start of this 2022 edition's stage (photo airace.it) Monfalcone will be the scene of the first arrival and the first wearing of the leaders' jerseys (photo by airace.it) The altimetry shows less than 1500 meters of altitude difference with a probable sprint finish
Not only territory and competition but also gastronomy. The race caravan will in fact have a fixed appointment at the end of each arrival with local specialties and a typical dishInspired by the values of cycling in the past, this stage race takes in places such as Monte Grappa, Mazzolano, Filottrano, Recanati, and the arrival in Ascoli Piceno. These are just some of the most iconic stages that athletes will have to face to win the blue jersey.
From today we will accompany you through five events dedicated to each hamlet, through the territory, food and the words of: champions, experts and former national team players.
At the table
The Adriatica Ionica Race, besides being an opportunity to discover the area, is also a a journey through the gastronomic specialties of a country like Italy.
In fact, for this edition a new project was born Food Project, coordinated by Federico Da Re, through which every day, within the Hospitality area created at the arrival location, the The dish of the day will be made with local products and excellent food.An opportunity to highlight the specialties of the place hosting the caravan and give those following the race the chance to get inspired and learn about typical dishes.
Mirko and Alex De Luca are the Chefs responsible for Hospitality who will take care of the typical dishes of each stage San Daniele ham is among the DOP products offered for the stage finish (photo from prosciuttosandaniele.it)
Mirko and Alex De Luca are the Chefs responsible for Hospitality who will take care of the typical dishes of each stage San Daniele ham is among the DOP products offered for the stage finish (photo from prosciuttosandaniele.it)
Typical products that reflect the excellence of Friulian gastronomy will also be offered. Among these will be the San Daniele DOP Ham Consortium with a cutter who will let you taste the cuts directly on the spot. And again, the Uniko salami factory with its products coming from the heart of the Vajont Valley. There will also be a wine tasting proposed byCozzarolo winery from Cividale (UD).
For the first stage arrival the Chef Mirko and Alex De Luca, father and son owners of Filo Eventi, take us on a discovery of their specialties.
«Among the typical products that will be offered – explains Mirko – you can find the San Daniele DOP raw ham, which originates in the hills of San Daniele del Friuli, a few kilometers from Udine, and specialties that reflect the flavors and tastes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. There will also be wines, cured meats, and cheeses such as Frico, which is one of the traditional products of this region.
The race
As already introduced, the race will be divided into five stages starting from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in particular from Tarvisio to Monfalcone, 189 kilometers. La second stage will instead be the scene of the first gaps in the general classification with the climb of the Monte Grappa on which the arrival is located. While the departure will be from the location of Castelfranco Veneto and will then develop over 155 kilometers.
La The third stage will start from the Emilia-Romagna city of Ferrara and arrive in the historic village of Brisighella. with 139 kilometers behind us. The the penultimate stage will be hosted by the Marche region where the fourth fraction will take place Fano-Conero Riviera (Sirolo) with 165 kilometers. Finally thelast stage Castelraimondo-Ascoli Piceno which will deliver the leader's blue jersey to the winner at the end of the 119 kilometers among the ups and downs of the Marche region.
The other shirts up for grabs will be: the green shirt for the best climber, Bianca for the best young and the red for the best sprinter.
Moreno Argentino is the creator of this race, now in its fourth edition. The leader of the general classification will wear the blue jersey For the GPMs the leader will wear the green jersey White jersey for the best young rider The red jersey for the best sprinter
Moreno Argentin is the creator of this race now in its fourth edition The leader of the general classification will wear the blue jersey For the GPMs the leader will wear the green jersey White jersey for the best young rider The red jersey for the best sprinter
The stage
Friuli-Venezia Giulia will open the dances at the fourth edition of the Adriatica Ionica Race 2022. The The first stage will start from the historic city of Tarvisio. One of the four Italian cities that border two foreign countries: a stone's throw from Austria and Slovenia. Overall, the first round was a calm one, with an elevation gain that didn't offer excessive elevation changes or climbs that could already give a boost to the standings. The distance to cover will be 189 kilometers and the difference in altitude will be 1400 meters.
The arrival is placed in the industrial city of Monfalcone known throughout the world for the majesty of its ships that are built within their own shipyards. A place awarded the Medal of Military Valor, after being razed to the ground during the First World War, it was able to reborn, projecting itself into the future with the strength of its traditions.
Cainero speaks
To tell what it means to host an event like the Adriatica Ionica Race we relied on Enzo Cainero. He brought cycling to Friuli on several occasions. and which still works today to host the two-wheeled pros on several occasions.
«Friuli – he says – has been present for 19 years with the Giro d'Italia, with excellent results in all respects.The Adriatica Ionica Race is a new race that has logically fit in very well with our territory. This is not, in fact, the first stage finish that our region has hosted.
«It is logical that it could be an additional element to the overall action that the region carries out for cyclingWe are a two-wheel friendly territory, which thanks to steps like these and the organization of races for young people and not only, is contributing to making these increasingly attractive and usable places."
