The Gins is a 4,000km ultra cycling event in Italy, covering some of the most iconic mountain passes along the way… The Gins, Giroditalianostop, is an ultra cycling event in Italy. Aug 25th 2020, from Piazzale Roma in Riccione, more than 4,000km. For 2020, the event will include options for supported, self-supported or bikepacking. The route of the race will cross the most famous mountain passes as Stelvio, Zoncolan, Superga, and Cippo, skirting the Tirrenian and the Adriatic sea, before heading back to Riccione. The time limits will be 18 days for the Self-supported category, 12 days for the Supported and […]

The jagged ridges, reminiscent of the Dolomites, and white marble of the famous quarries, justifies its name the Apuan Alps.  Three different event options will be combined with a common start; the "Experience", "Challenge" and "Ultra". Path Experience - 350 km, An experience for those new to this discipline, will open the window with a view of new and longer distances. Path Challenge - 750 km, A challenge with the Apuan Alps, included in the WUCA 500-mile series Path UltrApuane - 1000 km, a demanding circuit with 'ultra' level challenge in altitude, and extra challenge by an absence of support comforts.