May 5, 2022
From May 10, the global cycling community will virtually compete on beautiful real-life courses across Italy on ROUVY. The course segments are the same and take place on the same days as the first grand tour of the season. Those unable to visit Italy in May for the bike trip are encouraged to cycle these routes of Italy’s top races from home.
Lucca, Tuscany (Italy) / May 5, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Starting May 10, the global cycling community will compete virtually on beautiful real-life courses across Italy on ROUVY. The course segments are the same and take place on the same days as the first grand tour of the season. Those unable to visit Italy in May for the bike trip are encouraged to cycle these routes of Italy’s top races from home.
A great virtual racing experience, allowing athletes to cycle through iconic cycling locations or the next real event from home, is at the heart of ROUVY’s augmented reality cycling platform. Exciting and immersive routes, fantastic views and great partner prizes promise plenty of racing fun for runners of all skill levels in these virtual journeys around the world. This time, the exclusive Italian partner of ROUVY, PEDALITALY, takes the athletes on a virtual Tour in several stages with 5 races in ITALY! These 5 days of racing will put cyclists to the test, in climbing, tactics and time trials, on long and short courses.
“Join the PEDALITALY GIRO DI SERA and enjoy the atmosphere of the big pink tour. And of course, plan to come to Italy in person one day to experience the magnificence of the mountainous and panoramic Italian landscapes,invites Gabriele Mirra, head of PEDALITALY.
DATES OF DIGITAL RACES AND COURSES
Giro di Sera Racing Series / May 10 – May 28, 2022
May 10 | ETNA
The first stage of the Giro di Sera is an immediately difficult but spectacular stage in one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, Sicily. The route will take us to the southern slope of Etna, dedicated to one of the greatest climbers in the history of cycling: Marco Pantani. At an altitude of 1,900 m, the limitless view offered to cyclists will reward all efforts.
May 17 | RECANATI
Located on top of a hill, Recanati is the typical “balcony town”: from here, in fact, you can enjoy a wide panorama of the surrounding hills and valleys of the Marche region. This ‘City of Poetry’ is the birthplace of one of the greatest poets of Italian literature, Giacomo Leopardi. And it is near the poet’s birthplace that this beautiful virtual race begins, in the heart of the Marche region.
May 21 | TORINO
This is a stop on the outskirts of Turin that starts from Superga, right next to its beautiful Basilica. Located 672 meters above sea level, the Basilica is one of Turin’s emblematic monuments. The course opens onto the view of the surrounding hills and plains. Towards the end, 2 km of difficult climbs conclude this splendid urban stage through the hills of Turin.
May 25 | CEMBER
The Valle di Cembra is a land that produces wonderful wines and great cycling champions. After the first emblematic ascent, named Salita dei Campionissimi, the stage continues with gentle climbs and descents, passing through typical Trentino villages. The finish line is located next to one of the 300 alpine lakes that characterize the place.
May 28 | PORDOI
This stage is the typical “alpine stage”. The participants will climb one of the most emblematic passes of the Dolomites: the Pordoi pass, which has entered the history of cycling because it has been the stage destination of the Giro d’Italia on several occasions, but above all because of the majesty of the landscape of the Dolomites, which makes it a must for all cycling enthusiasts.
EU, US and Asian time zones are available.
RACE FORMAT AND RULES
- Each day is an individual, self-contained race with the overall individual and overall ranking and country ranking based on points.
- Bike selection and drafting are available and always “ON”.
- The classification in the series is based on the 3 best results in the races. In each race, points are distributed accordingly.
PRIZES AND PARTNERS
Series and prices are presented by PEDALITALY. Anyone who participates in at least one race is entitled to a 20% discount for a tour in Italy in 2022 among those offered by Pedalitaly or Ciclismo+.
TERMS
Athletes wishing to participate in the Giro di Sera series must have a smart trainer, a bicycle and a device capable of using ROUVY, such as a phone, tablet, computer or AppleTV, connected to the Internet . A valid ROUVY account is required and new riders, who want to be part of the action, do not need an active subscription, thanks to the partnership between Rouvy and Pedalitaly.
REGISTRATION AND DISSEMINATION
BROADCASTING May 10, 17 and 25 – broadcast on Pedalitaly channels: Facebook, Tic and Youtube.
Register here: https://rouvy.com/series/giro-di-sera (or here)
About PEDALITALY
PEDALITALY, based in Lucca, Tuscany, is an exclusive partner of ROUVY in Italy and the world’s first Neverending Cycling model dedicated to Italian cycle touring. The project is innovative because it combines a virtual cycling format with a real cycle tourism offer, in the most beautiful and panoramic destinations in Italy. With the slogan “Virtual and real cycling”, PEDALITALY is an essential hub for discovering Italy by bike.
About Rouvy
ROUVY is a digital racing platform that brings the experience of real cycling competitions to your home. ROUVY offers thousands of exciting virtual routes to join the professional peloton online or to compete with friends. By overlaying 3D avatars over geo-synced video footage, ROUVY makes home workouts both realistic and fun. Cycling enthusiasts and the most demanding athletes are invited to cycle the world from home to stay in shape or prepare for the next race!
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