Pisa is preparing to welcome stage no. 10 of the next Giro d'Italia in the best possible way, the Lucca-Pisa time trial scheduled for Tuesday 20 May. The organising committee is being set up, as well as the calendar of events that from 29 January will precede the day of 20 May.
PROGRAMME
Friday 18 April, Inauguration of the exhibition ‘Passa il Giro. Images and stories of bicycles', Palazzo Lanfranchi (open until 30 September). Curated by Museo della Grafica, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/Passes-the-Giro-Images-and-tales-of-bicycles-exhibition-at-the-Museo-della-Grafica.
Thursday 24 - Friday 25 April, “‘Waiting for the ride with the craftsmen’: craft market with exhibition of vintage and racing bicycles, Marina di Pisa, Terrazza Pontecorvo.
Friday 25 April (9.30 a.m.) “Strapazzata in rosa”, departure Torre della Cittadella. Organised by Comune di Pisa, Roadrunner Club, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/strapazzata-in-rosa
Sunday 27 April (3-7 p.m.), “Rally-Amo”. Organised by ‘Eppur si muove’ and Squadra corse Città di Pisa, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/Rally-Amo-2025
Friday 9 May (at noon),inauguration of the photo exhibition ‘100 years of passion. Pisa and the Giro d'Italia', atrium of Palazzo Gambacorti (open until 20 May). Organised by the Municipality of Pisa, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/100-years-of-passion-Pisa-and-the-Giro-d-Italia
Saturday 10 May - POSTPONED TO JUNE 21 - (from 6 p.m.) ‘Pink Night of music in the squares’. Organised by the Municipality of Pisa and Consulta dei Giovani, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/Pink-Night-of-the-Music
Sunday 11 May (9.30 a.m.) “Bimbimbici in rosa”.Organised by the Municipality of Pisa, FIAB and UISP, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/bimbimbici-2025.
Monday 12 May (noon) inauguration of hedge statue. Organised by Coldiretti Pisa.
Wednesday 14 May (9 p.m.) “Pedala! Gino e Adriana Bartali nell’Italia del Dopoguerra”, theatrical performance with Federica Molteni, directed by Carmen Pellegrinelli, at the Teatro Nuovo, piazza della Stazione 16 (free admission subject to availability. Reservation at www.ciaotickets.com). Organized by CIDIC and CUG dell’Università di Pisa.
(9.30 p.m.) "Pedalata sui Lungarni" with pink LED bicycles, with Fabiana Luperini. Organised by the Municipality of Pisa, Consulta dei Giovani and sports associations.
Friday 16 May (11.30 a.m.) Inauguration of the exhibition ‘Storie pisane del Giro d'Italia’, curated by Palazzo Blu, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/en/eventi/Storie-pisane-del-Giro-Italia-exhibition-at-Palazzo-Blu.
At 9.00 p.m. ‘Dinner in pink in Via Santa Maria and the historic centre’. Organised by the Municipality of Pisa, Pisamo, Confcommercio Pisa.
Saturday 17 May (3.00 p.m.) ‘Cultura del benessere e corretti stili di vita: tra nutraceutica, alimentazione e attività sportiva’, as part of the initiative ‘La Cittadella della Salute. La prevenzione firmato studenti UNIPI’, Polo Carmignani, Piazza dei Cavalieri 6. Organised by the University of Pisa.
Sunday 18 May (10.00 a.m.) UISP regional time trial championship in pairs. Cemes Cup on the Lungarni. Organised by the Municipality of Pisa, Bella Equipe and UISP Pisa.
(10.00 a.m.) ‘Ciclista per un giorno: Percorso di sicurezza stradale per ragazzi dai 5 ai 12 anni’, Piazza dei Cavalieri. Organised by the Municipality of Pisa, San Rossore Sport Village and the Italian Cycling Federation.
Monday 19 May (10.30 pm) Dj-set in Piazza Garibaldi, special guest Federico Scavo. Vocalist Mirco Saya.
From 14 to 22 May, ‘Borgo Stretto between art and cycling’
Monday 19 May (10.30 pm) Dj-set in Piazza Garibaldi, special guest Federico Scavo. Vocalist Mirco Saya.
From 14 to 22 May, ‘Borgo Stretto between art and cycling’: exhibition of cycling-themed paintings in participating shops. Organised by Confesercenti.
From 17 to 20 May, Menù in rosa, an initiative among restaurants, organised by Confesercenti.
PROGRAMME OF THE PISA STAGE
Tuesday 20 May 2025
GIRO-E ENEL, exclusive e-bike experience, Capannori-Pisa stage, https://www.giroe.it. Organized by RCS Sport.
- at 12.00: parachutist launch in Piazza del Duomo, organised by CAPAR.
- at 1 p.m.: inauguration ‘GiroLand’ in Piazza dei Cavalieri; opening of the Press Area, opening of the Stage District.
- from 1.25 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.: Giro d'Italia stage no. 10 ‘Lucca-Pisa ITT Tudor.
- at 2 p.m.: Regatta of the Giro with the boats of the Palio di San Ranieri.
- at 3 p.m.: ‘Life is in Pink. Life is a wheel’, by Movimentoinactor, on the Walls of Pisa, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/Le-%20Mura-di-Pisa-salutano-il-Giro.
- at 5 p.m.: Concerto de “I Marilyn”, on the Walls of Pisa, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/Le-%20Mura-di-Pisa-salutano-il-Giro.
BIKE ARENA (Logge di Banchi, piazza XX Settembre) 12-20 May 2025
Monday 12 May, at 7 p.m., opening of the talk area and first speakers with Laura Barth, Jonathan Canini and Massimo Marini.
Tuesday 13 May
- at 5.45 p.m., conference ‘Safeguarding in the new regulatory scenario’, organised by Studio Mattonai - Asi Toscana Pisa.
- at 7 p.m., “Passa il Giro”. Alessandro Tosi introduces “Biciclette Immagini Poesia e Musica” with Lorenzo Gremigni.
- 9.15 p.m., projection “Il migliore. Marco Pantani" by Paolo Santolini (2021, 95’), by Cinema Arsenale.
Wednesday 14 May
- 7 p.m., “Passa il Giro”. Alessandro Tosi introduces “Il ciclismo e la storia d’Italia” with Gianluca Fulvetti.
- 9.15 p.m., projection “Wonderful Losers” by Arunas Matelis (2018, 71’), by Cinema Arsenale.
Thursday 15 May
- 6 p.m., “Pisa ti Cronometra”, meeting with experts, sports doctors, cyclists and journalists. Organised by San Rossore Sport Village.
- 9 p.m., “Alfonsina Strada”, a play by and with Daniela Bertini, organised by the cultural association Il Gabbiano.
Friday 16 May
- 6 p.m., exhibition of rhythmic gymnastics in pink. Organised by Cierre Pisa Rhythmic Gymnastics.
- 9.15 p.m., proiezione "Wonderful Losers" di Arunas Matelis (2018, 71'). A cura di Cinema Arsenale.
Saturday 17 May
- 6 p.m., "Bici delle storie", show for children, by and with Daniela Bertini. Organised by the cultural association Il Gabbiano.
- ore 21.15,projection of “Totò al Giro d'Italia” by Mario Mattoli (1948, 88’), by Cinema Arsenale.
Sunday 18 May
- 12.15 p.m.,live on big screen from Amalfi of the 70th rowing palio of the Ancient Maritime Republics, followed by stage no. 9 ‘Gubbio-Siena’ of the Giro d'Italia.
- 5.30 p.m., “Bici delle storie”, show for children, by and with Daniela Bertini, organised by the cultural association Il Gabbiano.
- 9 p.m., “Una corsa contro il tempo. Dal Giro d’Italia allo spazio”, with champion Fabiana Luperini, organised by Virgo.
Monday 19 May
- 5.30 p.m., “Unipi, lo sport e i suoi valori”, public meeting on the central role of sport in university life, with a focus on inclusion, accessibility and educational and social values. The questionnaire ‘Doing sport with the University of Pisa’, addressed to freshmen, the strategic role of the CUS Pisa, the ‘Dual Career’ project for students involved in competitive sport, and the University's initiatives on sport and disability will be presented.
- 6.30 p.m., "Pisa ti Cronometra", meeting with experts, sports doctors, cyclists and journalists. A cura San Rossore Sport Village.
- 9 p.m., Gianfranco Butinar with Massimo Marini.
Tuesday 20 May - Piazza XX Settembre
- dalle ore 08.30 Maxi-screen with live coverage by RAI and Eurosport.
10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m., ‘Giovannino al Giro d'Italia’: pedal video installation. Organised by FIAB Pisa, Vivavoce and Acquario della Memoria. - 6.30-8 p.m., spinning event with DJ set. Organised by FispinSSS a RL, https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/Spinning-in-Logge-di-Banchi
- from 9.30 p.m. dj-set
THE TASTE TOUR
On the opening days of the Bike Arena, from 7 to 9 p.m., selected local producers will present their gastronomic excellences, offering tastings and tales of tradition to the public. Each appointment will be accompanied by a glass of Materia, IGT rosé, produced by Tenuta La Macchia di Montescudaio, proposed in a special limited edition label dedicated to the Pisan stage of the Giro d'Italia, to enhance and complete the tasting experience. The Giro del Gusto will be an opportunity for cycling and good food enthusiasts to talk and meet, sharing stories of flavours and sport in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.
From Monday 12 May to Tuesday 20 May San Rossore Dental will distribute free special edition toothbrushes for the Giro d'Italia.
The programme will open on Monday 12 May with Caseificio Busti di Acciaiolo, guardian of a long dairy tradition and known for its artisan pecorino cheese since 1955. The following evening, Tuesday 13 May, the protagonist will be the Panificio Fratelli Borelli di Pisa, a historic Pisan bakery, which will propose a selection of its best artisan specialities. Wednesday 14 May will be the turn of Toscana in Tavola of Castellina Marittima, which will present specialities made according to traditional Tuscan recipes and with ingredients from organic farming, while Thursday 15 May will be the turn of Arcenni Tuscany of Capannoli, a helicopter farm that takes care of the entire snail chain, proposing pates, sauces, and other specialities with an authentic flavour. Saturday 17 May will see the Bike Arena Savitar of San Miniato, a historic reality, a modern interpreter of the ancient local truffle tradition; while Sunday 18 May will be dedicated to the cured meats of La Bottega del Parco of Pisa, including the famous pine nut mortadella, symbol of a gastronomic craftsmanship that tells of the territory. Grand finale on Monday 19 May with Pastificio Artigianale Martelli di Lari, one of the smallest in Italy and proud custodian of traditional pasta-making methods since 1926.
A unique opportunity to discover, taste and share the authentic flavours of our land in an informal and convivial atmosphere.
- 100 giorni al Giro. (https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/100-giorni-al-Giro-d-Italia)
Wednesday 29 January, 100 days before the Giro, meanwhile, an evening is planned in Piazza Duomo with the extraordinary illumination in pink of the Tower at 7 pm. Champions Paolo Bettini and Fabiana Luperini will be present. In the square from 4.30 p.m. also 100 spinning athletes from all over Italy will precede the official lighting ceremony of the Tower.
- Le fotografie di 100 anni di Giro a Pisa. (https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/100-anni-di-passione-Pisa-e-il-Giro-d-Italia)
To welcome the Giro d'Italia in the best possible way, the Municipality of Pisa also intends to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first passage, which took place in 1925, and all the times that the runners of the most popular race have passed through the city. For this reason, a photo contest will be launched in the next few days, aimed at those who keep images and memories of a passage of the Giro in Pisa in their archives or photo albums. Anyone can participate by sending in their shots. The photographs collected will thus contribute to compose the story in images of ‘100 years of passion. Pisa and the Giro d'Italia'. A commission of experts will select the best images that will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition. The photos should be sent, in suitable resolution, to comunicazione@comune.pisa.it
- Strapazzata in rosa. (https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/strapazzata-in-rosa)
Eleven years after the last edition, the Strapazzata, a non-competitive race with two recreational-motor routes of 5 and 10 km, will return to Pisa on 25 April 2025. This year's event will be part of the calendar of events ‘Waiting for the Giro’ in anticipation of the passage of the stage from Pisa on 20 May 2025. All details at the dedicated event.
- Tour del Gusto. (https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/Tour-del-Gusto-aspettando-il-Giro%21)
In anticipation of the Giro d'Italia, on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2025, it will be possible to take part in an exclusive bike tour, between sport and taste, to discover the best craft shops and local gastronomic products in Pisa. The event is organised by Smile&Ride.
- Storie Pisane del Giro d'Italia (https://www.turismo.pisa.it/eventi/Storie-pisane-del-Giro-Italia-mostra-a-Palazzo-Blu)
Palazzo Blu celebrates the return of the Giro d'Italia in Pisa after 45 years with a photographic exhibition. The first time of the Giro d'Italia in Pisa is exactly a century ago, in 1925. The retrospective can be visited free of charge from 16 to 25 May 2025.
The route in the city.Meanwhile it has been defined the route that will make cyclists once in the city: viale condotti, via Calcesana, via Volpi-Largo Monasterio, via Garibaldi, via Santa Marta. Then first crossing of the Arno to the Ponte della Fortezza, then Lungarno Galilei and second crossing of the Arno to the Ponte di Mezzo. From there the runners will cross Lungarno Pacinotti, then via Santa Maria to arrive in piazza del Duomo.
ALL CHANGES TO TRAFFIC AND VIABILITY: https://www.comune.pisa.it/Novita/Comunicati/Giro-d-Italia-tutte-le-modifiche-al-traffico-a-Pisa-per-martedi-20-maggio-e-giorni-precedenti
