INGORDA
The ride assisted
by good food
Ingorda: what is it?
From Parma, along the permanent route of the Food Valley Cycle Route, you reach Busseto through rich and numerous refreshment points set up in highlight places.
The route is largely on trafficless or secondary roads, without technical difficulties and significant differences in height, except for some short stretches of dirt roads.
Two formulas:
- INGORDA (80 km), from Parma to Busseto with 9 refreshment stops;
- HALF INGORDA (40 km), from Parma to Colorno, with 5 refreshment stops.
From Busseto, a return service to Parma by bus with bike transport is available, but the best way is with the lively cruise on the Po river. Places are limited.
🚴♀️ Suggested bicycles: Gravel, MTB, Trekking, E-bike.
❎ NO road bike.
🪖 Mandatory helmet.
👔 Event technical jersey at a highly discounted price (it can be purchased upon registration and delivered on the day of the event).
Event and Route Promoters
The 10 specialties to taste along the Ingorda, in 9 refreshment stops:
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pasta with Tomato Sauce
- Zucchella Plum
- Anolino Morbino
- Tortel Dòls
- Spalla cotta and Spalla cruda (Cooked and Raw Shoulder)
- Ciccioli
- Culatello di Zibello
- Spongata
Parmigiano Reggiano
Anolino Morbino
Ciccioli
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Tortel Dòls
Culatello di Zibello
Zucchella Plum
Cooked and Raw Shoulder
Spongata
Along the Route, you’ll be discovering:
- the Royal Palace of Colorno, residence of Maria Luigia;
- the Po Grande and Parma Morta Reserves;
- the lands of the great Maestro Giuseppe Verdi;
- the Small World of Don Camillo and Peppone, by the writer Giovannino Guareschi.
Royal Palace of Colorno
Maria Luigia
Giuseppe Verdi
Peppone e Don Camillo
Giovannino Guareschi
Here’s an appetizer of what Ingorda is!
L’Ingorda 2024: the Routes
INGORDA
kilometres
refreshment stops
Specialties to taste:
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pasta with Tomato Sauce
- Zucchella Plum
- Anolino Morbino
- Tortel Dòls
- Cooked Shoulder and Raw Shoulder
- Ciccioli
- Culatello di Zibello
- Spongata
HALF INGORDA
kilometres
refreshment stops
Specialities to taste:
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pasta with Tomato Sauce
- Zucchella Plum
- Anolino Morbino
- Tortel Dòls
Services
Registration includes participation in the event and access to the numerous and rich refreshments provided.
There are also some optional services listed below:
- Exclusive Ingorda technical cycling jersey, which can be purchased upon registration and collected on the day of the event.
- Return by coach with bike transport from Busseto to Parma, optional (it can be purchased upon registration).
- Return on an animated cruise on the Po. The duration is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The service will be guaranteed only if the hydrological conditions of the river allow it. Optional at the time of registration. At the beginning of May we are usually able to confirm or not this possibility.
L’Ingorda 2024: Program
Registration
It will not be possible to register on the day of the event.
Event Pack Collection
Friday 31st May at the Levante Bike Shop
in Via Anselmi 7B, Parma, (9 AM-12 PM and 3 PM-6 PM).
Saturday 1st June from 7 AM to 8 AM at the starting area.
Start
In Parma in Via Mantova 166, in front of the Barilla headquarters.
The departure will be spread out in small groups between 7.30 AM and 9.30 AM based on the arrival time of the participants at the starting grid.
Route
On the Food Valley Cycle Route:
Parma-Sorbolo-Mezzani-Colorno-Torricella di Sissa-Roccabianca- Zibello-Polesine-Busseto.
Finish
In Colorno by 2.00 PM.
In Busseto by 5.30 PM for the return by bus,
by 4.00 PM for the return by ship on the Po.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get back to the Start?
From Busseto to Parma (Ingorda)you have some opstions:
- Bus service with bike transport (departure from Busseto approximately every 45 minutes from 3 PM to 6 PM; arrival point near the Barilla factory in Via Mantova 16, Parma; travel time journey time approximately 1 hour);
- Cruise on the Po river (from the port of Polesine to the port of Mezzani; with the support of coaches and bike transport, the transport service from the Ingorda arrival point is guaranteed in Busseto – 4 PM – at the starting point in Parma – approximately 8 PM)
- By independent means;
- Reach Fidenza station (about 15 km) and take the train to Parma;
- By bicycle independently (for the fittest): suggested route PedalArt PR10, approximately 45 km (signposted and track available on Tourer.it – Explore the cultural heritage of Emilia-Romagna – Itineraries; gravel sections).
From Colorno to Parma (Half Ingorda):
- Independently along the marked PedalArt PR01 route (approximately 15 km); for those who want to return as a group, meet at 1.30 PM at the refreshment point.
Transport services can be purchased exclusively upon registration while seats last.
They cannot be purchased on site on the day of the event.
Is a helmet mandatory?
Yes. The use of a helmet is mandatory throughout the event.
Is it possible to rent a bicycle?
For bicycle rental services we point out some possibilities, which you can contact directly:
Don Camillo Ebike Rent Store
Piazza G. Matteotti 3, Brescello
Tel: +39 349 4608545
Mail: m23advice@gmail .com
2005 cycle
Via Guasti di Santa Cecilia 1, Sorbolo
Tel: +39 0521 391478
Decathlon Rent | Rental of Sports Equipment and Sports Items
For special requests please contact the Colorno Tourist Information and Reception Office:
Reggia di Colorno
Piazza Garibaldi, 26
43052 Colorno (PR)
Tel: +39 0521 313790
Fax: +39 0521 521370
E- email: ufficio.turistico@comune.colorno.pr.it
Which bike can I take part in the Ingorda with?
The route has flat gravel stretches, therefore the use of a bicycle suitable for these conditions is strongly recommended (MTB, gravel; trekking); the use of strictly road bicycles is not recommended, in particular with regard to tires which must have adequate tread; the event is open to approved pedal-assisted bicycles.
What documents are needed to receive the technical envelope and the race package?
Bring the registration confirmation received from ENDU with you to the field to be able to collect your faceplate and all the material necessary for participation in the event.
You will need the same document to collect the race package.
Where can I park if I come by camper?
Camper parking areas:
- Parma, Largo 24 August 1942
- Busseto, Via Mozart
- Torricella di Sissa
- Port of Mezzani
For further information you can contact:
Colorno Tourist Information and Reception Office
Royal Palace of Colorno
Piazza Garibaldi, 26
43052 Colorno (PR)
Tel: +39 0521 313790
Fax: +39 0521 521370
E-mail: ufficio.turistico@comune.colorno.pr.it
Busseto Tourist Information and Reception Office
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 10 – 43011 Busseto Parma
Tel: +39 0524 92487
E-mail: info@bussetolive.com
Where can I park?
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Rules and Regulations
Download and read our Rules and Regulations. The same are considered accepted upon registration.
You can also find more information on ENDU when you register.
Contacts
Are you interested in this incredible experience on the Food Valley Bike?
Contact us with the form below: we will be more than happy to give you more information and help you sign up.