Italian and Albanian flags were waved
as the Giro d'Italia geared to start from the port city of
Durres on Friday.
A festive atmosphere reigned in Durres, where the world's second
biggest Grand Tour after the Tour de France was set to begin its
three-week course.
At the entrance to the city, two large flags, of Italy and
Albania, welcomed all fans of the Giro.
Various sports and artistic activities took place in various
squares of Durres, which saw children pedaling, painting and
exhibiting their works dedicated to cycling.
Vintage cars and Vespa scooters were exhibited near Piazza
Taulantia, the starting point of the Giro.
There were also spaces reserved for culinary tradition, while in
the square in front of the town hall, a Fan Zone was also set up
where the race can be followed live, during all three days in
Albania. Numerous activities are planned by the authorities also
Saturday in Tirana and Sunday in Vlora, the two other cities
where the last Albanian stages will take place.
The 2025 Giro d'Italia will pay tribute to Pope Francis with the
last stage starting from the
Vatican, outside the Porta del Perugino gate in St. Peter's
Square.
The round Italy cycle race runs from May 9 to June 1.
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