All «by bike to the Bersagliera», the Fantozzian Coppa Cobram del Garda – Corriere.it returns to Desenzano

Only for the race pack deserves participation. Inside is the legendary «Bomba» in the exclusive Coppa Cobram bottle, but also a sandwich with salami and the ever-present banana for Mariangela. Those who love cycling and the accountant Fantozzi (the unforgettable character played by Paolo Villaggio) he cannot miss the VII Garda Cobram Cup which returns on Sunday 23 April after 4 years of waiting. In “saddle to the bersagliera” on vintage bicycles and with outfits that refer to the famous characters of Fantozzi against everyone (Miss Silvani, the accountant Filini, the surveyor Belli and of course the “shit” Fantozzi), it will be an appointment halfway between cinematic nostalgia and the pleasure of moving around by bike in company and joy.

The creator of the event is Mauro Bresciani, on this occasion in the guise of «Viscount Bicycleio Cobram»who organized the appointment thanks to the support of TriO Eventsand the patronage of the City of Desenzano del Garda. Electric traction or pedal assisted bikes are absolutely prohibited (registration on www.coppacobram.eu/). Ring route, from the top of the Diavolo to the Trattoria al Curvone, in the center of Desenzano, with departure and arrival at moderate speed in Piazza Cappelletti. Punching and collection of bibs from 8 to 10 in Palazzo Todeschini, departure at 11 and return at 12.30 for lunch in the partner restaurants.

In the afternoon the Viscount Bicycleio Cobram will select the 20 characters most in line with Fantozzi’s spirit of the event, who will compete in a very special gymkhana in collaboration with Ginaro, the gin made in Brescia created by the alchemist Luca Scaroni. The 10 fastest in the gymkhana will receive coveted vintage prizes, including a bicycle offered by the Bicycle Maker for the winner. At 16 the awards of the most insane Fantozzi re-enactments of the contest #make it easy for her. Moving music of the Rusty Brass band, no battery amps but Trumpets. How befitting the light-hearted spirit of the day.