55° Nove Colli: Cycling’s World Capital

Cesenatico will host the 55th edition of the Nove Colli on Sunday, May 24. The festivities officially begin two days earlier. On Friday, May 22, the Nove Colli Village officially opens in Piazza Andrea Costa: a vibrant meeting point where sport, passion, and community merge into a unique experience.The Nove Colli has always stood out as one of the most prestigious and international amateur cycling events. For an entire weekend, the roads of Romagna will be colored by bicycles and accents from all over the world, transforming Cesenatico into the world capital of two wheels.

A Village, a Thousand Emotions

The Nove Colli Village will be open on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, featuring a rich program of activities: race packet pickup, sponsor booths, stage shows, and must-see meetings.On Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 PM, attention turns to the younger generation with the Mini Nove Colli by Gobik: an eco-friendly bike ride for children aged 7 to 14 on the new circuit at the Villamarina Velodrome (Ciclodromo). This is a free opportunity to get closer to the sport and experience the magic of the Nove Colli in junior format.At 5:00 PM, the "Most Loyal Participants" (Fedelissimi) will be celebrated with awards presented by MET, and at 7:00 PM, the spotlight will shine on the charity project #NoveColli4Children, which links the event to social initiatives in the region.

An Event with a Positive Impact

The Nove Colli 2026 is not just about sport; it is also a model of sustainability certified by Legambiente. Sustainable wooden medals, no single-use plastic, compostable tableware, and a zero-mile pasta party are just some of the good practices adopted. All of this is accompanied by a Green Team.