Ciclostorica Puglia 2025 V Edizione

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Start of the 5th Edition of the Historical Cycling Event in Puglia: Combining Sport, History, and Culture

The 5th Edition of the Historical Cycling Event in Puglia is approaching, scheduled for November 2, 2025, in Polignano a Mare. This event goes beyond a simple historical re-enactment, as participants pedal on vintage bicycles to promote culture, memory, and, notably, environmental sustainability.

There is a strong and renewed commitment to the values of territorial protection, materializing through significant collaborations with local educational institutions linked to the themes of the "Dipende Da Noi" (It Depends on Us) project by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.

The Educational Commitment to Sustainable Cycling

For the second consecutive year, the San Giovanni Bosco Comprehensive Institute and the Sarnelli-DeDonato-Rodari Comprehensive Institute of Polignano a Mare (BA) have adhered to the Sustainable Cycling Manifesto. This manifesto outlines 10 principles developed by Eroica and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.

This participation is not merely a formal act but a concrete action aimed at raising awareness among new generations about the importance of gentle mobility, respect for the environment, and a healthy lifestyle. The bicycle, a zero-impact mode of transport and a symbol of freedom, is elevated to a fundamental educational tool.

The team of the Historical Cycling Event in Puglia involved the students in the dedicated section of the Manifesto within the call for entries for the Bicicletterario, a National Literary Prize for unpublished works of Poetry and Narrative dedicated to the world of bicycles, organized by Co.S.Mo.S (Spontaneous Committee for Sustainable Mobility ODV). Now in its 8th edition, the contest promotes the daily use of the bicycle as a sustainable mobility tool and represents a unique opportunity for students to develop and share their vision of the bicycle, intertwining themes of literature, creativity, and sustainability.

"The Historical Cycling Event in Puglia is not just a race," declares Bepi Arrivo, founder and president of the Puglian historical cycling movement, "but a cultural and social experience aimed at leaving a positive mark on the territory. The schools' adherence to the Sustainable Cycling Manifesto and the Bicicletterario is a demonstration that environmental and cultural values can be effectively transmitted through sport and education. We thank the principals, teachers, and students for the enthusiasm shown in this shared journey."
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