25th GiroSardegna
from 19 to 24 September 2021 “… Alghero again!”

Covid-19 has caused deaths, damage and radical changes throughout the world and has also heavily influenced the GiroSardegna whose 2020 edition, scheduled in Alghero for the end of April with 600 members, was then transferred to October and had the presence of just over 200 people.

We all hoped that in 2021 the situation of the pandemic would improve and for this reason the 25th edition of the event was scheduled for spring again in Alghero: but instead the overall situation has not changed and therefore a few days ago us organizers of the most important Italian Granfondo set in the months in March, April and May 2021, have decided to change the date.

Truthfully, Sardinia has been declared a “White Zone” and therefore the Covid risk on the island is almost irrelevant, but having the Giro during the week from 25^th to 30^th April would certainly have caused problems for those who wanted to participate (blocking of travel between Regions existing throughout March and with possible recurrence; flights to Alghero canceled; block for the British until May; etc.) and it would certainly have been difficult for everyone to travel: we would therefore have had a second year of GiroSardegna subdued and problematic while instead we all deserve a 25th edition to remember!

It is much better to wait for the completion of the vaccines that all nations are doing massively: with the arrival of summer there will be no doubts, uncertainties, difficulties due to government decisions, obligations to be respected and possible denials of authorizations!

So why not have a SAFE GiroSardegna, still in the summer time, which allows cyclists to compete in a pleasant climate and family members to take a REAL holiday by the beach in Alghero?

But September was clogged with races so we had to “settle” in the period 21-26, but a problem of the Neve Colli to planning the race on the 19th in Cesenatico, opened up for us the possibility of FINALLY having a perfect accomodation: from 19 to 24 September 2021!!

It is the ideal period for a sporting holiday on the island and consequently, we can build a UNIQUE and SPECIAL GiroSardegna 2021 in which cyclists and companions, in addition to experiencing the race, can enjoy the warm sun of the Sardinian September and swim in the sea of the splendid naturalistic oasis of Baia di Conte, because we will have:

– A large hotel with large spaces, located DIRECTLY ON THE SEA, which guarantees quality and has high availability for cycling needs which … exceptionally, will maintain the prices already agreed for April even if the summer in Alghero has much higher prices!

– Well-balanced race routes between GranGiro and MedioGiro, and beautiful routes in the non-competitive Tour and in the three randonnées of the “900 km of Sardinia“

– Confirmation of the “International Championship of Mediofondo A.S.I.” (it will be the first stage on Sunday 19 September) and of the “National Combined Championship” (with the sum of the times of the 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th stages)

– Confirmation that the first stage on Sunday 19 September will be one of the “Do-it-yourself challenges” included in the “CICLOTURISMO Prestige“

– And, to worthily celebrate the 25th edition of the Giro, to the 66 cyclists who on 27 April 1997 were in Quartu S.E. at the start of the “Giro delle Coste della Sardegna” the FREE race fee will be offered (… it will be a real pleasure to see the people who have given birth to  “something” that still lasts today!)

– And to give credit to the 152 cyclists who on 11 October 2020 were in Alghero at the start of the first stage of the “GiroSardegna … the one during Covid-19“, we will discount their race fee by 100 euros (… it will be a way to thank the “Heroes” who had the strength to be there despite everything and everyone!)

But in the meantime, if you are not yet registered but want to benefit from this extraordinary opportunity to book a sports holiday, hurry up and do it: the registration deadline has also been moved to the end of July … soon all occupied and then you will have to find a different accommodation in Alghero at the much more expensive price for that period!

Cagliari, 11 March 2021

                                                                                                                    Tonino Scarpitti
                                                                                                        President of Mare & Monti

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Subscribers won’t have to worry about anything because we’ll take care of everything:

We will move ALL race registrations to September while keeping the choices you made unchanged (GranGiro, MedioGiro, Tour, 900 km of Sardinia)

We will keep accommodation in the main hotel for the current members 

… and it will be possible to extend the stay if desired

So mark the new dates of the GiroSardegna in your calendar, and be sure that you will finally plan a wonderful sporting holiday without problems, and even … more!

Those who COULD NOT be there in September urgently contact girosardegna@gmail.com and ask for their registration to be placed to the 26th edition of the event to be held in April 2022 probably in Santa Teresa Gallura: YOU WILL NOT LOSE ANYTHING, and everything paid will be considered in advance and transferred entirely and without penalty.