{"id":5248,"date":"2024-06-29T07:40:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T05:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rallydisardegnabike.it\/2024\/06\/29\/ad-agosto-i-campioni-della-mtb-in-sardegna-per-la-barbagia-una-vetrina-internazionale\/5248\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:06:04","slug":"ad-agosto-i-campioni-della-mtb-in-sardegna-per-la-barbagia-una-vetrina-internazionale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rallydisardegnabike.it\/en\/2024\/06\/29\/ad-agosto-i-campioni-della-mtb-in-sardegna-per-la-barbagia-una-vetrina-internazionale\/5248\/","title":{"rendered":"Ad agosto i campioni della MTB in Sardegna: per la Barbagia una vetrina internazionale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The mayors of Aritzo, Desulo and Seulo: \u201cSports tourism is a real asset for our areas.\u201d This is also an important opportunity for accommodation providers <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Aritzo (NU), 29 June 2024 \u2013 Working together to raise Sardinia\u2019s profile in the world of international mountain biking. The municipalities involved in the stages of the Sardinia MTB Rally have already got the ball rolling, with entire communities working hard to ensure a warm welcome and excellent hospitality for the athletes, their teams and fans. The long race will set off from the natural landscape of the Barbagia region around Aritzo and Belv\u00ec, winding its way along the roads of the ancient mountains in the beating heart of Sardinia: on Wednesday 28 August, participants in the Sardinia MTB Rally will tackle the time trial route leading them to Texile \u2013 a prologue to this imposing natural monument \u2013 before passing through Belv\u00ec and returning to Aritzo. <\/p>\n\n

The race will become more intense with each passing day. On Sunday 29 August, the focus will be on the Mandrolisai region, with the athletes tackling the route between Desulo and Tonara, before returning to Desulo. The second stage will be the most gruelling, starting and finishing in Seulo, passing through the ancient woodlands of other important towns: Sadali and, in the lower Ogliastra, Seui. Finally, the athletes will return to the Barbagia region of Belv\u00ec for the final stage \u2013 a sprint finish starting and finishing in Aritzo, crossing the unspoilt mountains of Gadoni. <\/p>\n\n

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For the entire region involved, this is an opportunity to be exploited to the full \u2013 a real showcase \u2013 strongly supported by the Regional Department for Tourism, Crafts and Trade with a view to creating a significant new tourism opportunity in inland areas, particularly in Barbagia; indeed, the event will bring international visibility to all the municipalities involved.<\/p>\n\n

The headquarters will be in Aritzo, a village with close ties to the tradition of nougat, \u2018de sa carapigna\u2019, and the production of dried fruit, renowned for its extraordinary murals, which recount the village\u2019s history and traditions. Aritzo aims to look to the future and revitalise tourism, which has always been a major economic driver. <\/p>\n\n

Desulo and Seulo are the other two towns hosting the individual stages of the Sardinia MTB Rally: these are towns with extensive expertise in nature-based and experiential tourism. This international event opens up a significant new avenue towards fresh horizons and opportunities, and the local communities are already looking forward to the event. In all three towns, preparations are underway to ensure that everything runs smoothly from 28 to 31 August, and these international sporting events are being watched with great interest. <\/p>\n\n

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\u201cPromoting tourism and Sardinia\u2019s regions through sport is one of the initiatives that the Region of Sardinia has been pursuing for several years,\u201d commented Franco Cuccureddu, Regional Councillor for Tourism, Crafts and Trade. \u201cThe arrival of world-renowned champions and mountain biking enthusiasts in the heart of Sardinia is a source of pride for us, not least because the images of enchanting places such as the mountains and woodlands of Aritzo, Desulo, Seulo, Gadoni, Tonara and Seui will be seen around the world. This will, on the one hand, help to raise the profile of these places within the international tourism sector and, on the other, demonstrate that Sardinia can offer other high-quality tourist attractions besides its coastline.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

\u201cOur aim,\u201d explains the mayor of Aritzo, Paolo Fontana, \u201cis, amongst other things, to draw attention back to our local areas. We have enthusiastically welcomed the 2024 edition of the Sardinia Rally and would like to thank the organisers and the Department of Tourism, Crafts and Trade of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, which, on this occasion, will take us beyond our national borders. \u201cThe whole town will play its part,\u201d he concludes. \u201cOur local associations are a valuable and fundamental pillar \u2013 always collaborative, active and attentive. We hope to host more major events of this calibre in the future; for us, they are a lifeblood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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\u201cOurs is also a commitment that involves the whole town,\u201d explains the mayor of Desulo, Gian Cristian Melis, \u201cstarting with our local council, with the particular involvement of the deputy mayor, Sebastiano Maccioni, and extending to the local tourist association chaired by Dr Alessandra Peddio and the La Solidariet\u00e0 Association chaired by Nannino Fadda. In the past, we have hosted regional cycling events; now we are taking on this international challenge \u2013 an opportunity for us during the \u2018off-season\u2019 that will allow us to promote our tangible and intangible heritage. Desulo is rich in traditions and culture, and hosting the Sardinia Mountain Bike Rally is a powerful tool for promoting tourism. By promoting Desulo, we are promoting the whole of the Gennargentu area and the other villages around us. Working together is the key to achieving ambitious goals. We are also aiming for \u2018multi-seasonalism\u2019; indeed, our town opens its doors to visitors who come here for cultural, religious, sporting, food and wine, and environmental reasons,\u201d concludes the mayor of Desulo, \u201cand we want to aim ever higher in the years to come with events of international significance.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

Known as one of the \u2018Blue Zone\u2019 certified towns due to the high life expectancy of its inhabitants, the lush, verdant town of Seulo is ready to open its doors to the world\u2019s leading cyclists. \u201cSeulo is basing its development on the principles of sustainability, following the guidance of our elders, and fostering a culture that is also greatly appreciated by the many visitors who pass through our area,\u201d commented Mayor Enrico Murgia. \u201cIn this regard, we often recommend cycling to our visitors \u2013 preferably on mountain bikes \u2013 to enjoy our landscapes and gain a better understanding of the area they\u2019re travelling through, and they\u2019re enthusiastic about it. In this sense, the Sardinia Rally represents a great opportunity to showcase the most beautiful routes. It will be an important showcase that we want to repeat in future years, capable of generating and boosting mindful and sustainable tourism\u201d. <\/p>\n\n

The Sardinia MTB Rally is sponsored by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia \u2013 Department of Tourism, Crafts and Trade. The Sardinia MTB Rally is organised by Wild Track, under the auspices of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI), and with the support and patronage of the municipalities of Aritzo, Desulo and Seulo.<\/p>\n\n

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