Axion Lugano Summer Ride

Pedal stars parade along the lakeside on Sunday 30 July

Come on holiday to Lugano and find yourself face to face with a rider who has won three World Cycling Championships and many other important races? That's very possible. Peter Sagan, the formidable Tourminator will be one of the stars of the 2nd edition of the Criterium Axion Lugano Summer Ride. On the 38 km course he will be up against Italian rivals such as Alberto Bettiol, Alberto Dainese, and Davide Ballerini. He will have to watch his back against Danes, Czechs and Swiss like Filippo Colombo from Ticino. But above all, he will have to share the stage with another bright star. Who is he? You will know in just a few days. Follow the media, consult this site, or surf on the event's site: gplugano.ch.

It will be an extraordinary celebration of cycling in which youngsters, women and amateurs, including some prominent former professionals, will participate.