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FOCUS

ourney through time

has become a must for the lovers of long In Rimini, you can spend relaxing time on the
distance triathlon. beach, spend quality time with your family in the
many theme parks around here and have lots of fun
Challenge Rimini is a race that will test thanks to a great and renowned night-life. And if you
your endurance and your performance are a food and wine lover you won’t be disappointed:
due to its challenging bike course a great variety of fishes and seafood together with
through Italian hilltop villages and the DOC “Colli di Rimini” DOC wines, extra-virgin
fast, flat run in Rimini. Every year more olive oil, and cheeses and the worldwide famous
than 1300 athletes welcome the new “piadina” are part of the Romagna tradition.
triathlon season by taking part to this
event next to top professional athletes Moreover, the position of Rimini is ideal for those
such as Giulio Molinari, Leanda Cave, who want to discover the most famous Italian cities.
Yvonne Van Vlerken and Filip Ospaly Florence and Rome are only a couple of hours of
just to mention a few. driving away. The airport of Bologna is only 1 hr
away from Rimini city centre. Challenge Rimini has
Athletes will start the race at Rimini
seaside, completing on single loop of
swimming…they will then live the city
and will climb toward the inland to
go through several medieval villages,
such as Coriano, Montescudo-Monte
Colombo, Monte Cerignone, Mercatino
Conca, Monte Grimano Terme, Fratte di
Sassofeltrio. It will be like being moved
back in time: the charm, architectural
beauty and flourishing green countryside
will be difficult to forget. Once completed
the bike course, athletes will come back
to Rimini and will face a fast and flat
run amongst the cheering of many
supporters.

During that weekend, triathletes from all over
Italy and many European countries take advantage
of this weekend of sport to discover Rimini, its
history, its culinary delicatessen, and the numerous
local attractions. Traces of a great and glorious past
are mixed with an extensive, efficient, and ultra-
modern tourist organisation, known all over the
world for its hospitality and its outstanding ability
to make guests feel welcome. Challenge Rimini is
the ideal place to race hard and then enjoy “la dolce
vita”.

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