Cyclist Luis Ángel Maté, a member of the Euskaltel Euskadi team, has completed an extraordinary ride that spans the 250 kilometres between the Italian cities of Bologna and Filottrano. This ride is not only a sporting challenge, but a powerful gesture in memory of his dear friend
Michele Scarponi and a passionate statement on road safety and sustainable mobility.
September 25 marked what would have been Michele Scarponi's 44th birthday, had it not been for that fateful accident that took his life six years ago. Scarponi, known for his charisma and success in professional cycling, left an indelible mark on the cycling community and all those who knew him.
Maté's ride from Bologna to Filottrano is not only a tribute to Scarponi's memory, but also a call for awareness of the importance of road safety and the promotion of sustainable mobility. Maté, who shares a deep friendship with Scarponi, considers road safety an essential component of sustainable mobility. As he says: "For mobility to be sustainable, we need it to be safe mobility".
The Michele Scarponi Foundation plays a vital role in promoting these values, working tirelessly to raise awareness of road safety and bring cycling to the younger generation. Maté's ride serves as a reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility and that we can all contribute to creating a safer road environment.
