Don Pierino's Bike Ride

The Priest on a Bicycle

In Caravaggio, in the province of Bergamo, the memory of Don Pierino Crispiatico is still alive. Originally from Barbata and passed away in the city in March 1990 at the age of 86, he was known as the "priest on a bicycle." In his memory, Don Pierino's Bike Ride is held every year, a cycling event open to all that blends sport, devotion, and a sense of community.

A Bike Ride for Everyone

The meeting point is in Piazzale Morettini, from which a route begins that crosses the historic center and extends into the surrounding countryside, among farmhouses and country roads of the Bassa Bergamasca. It is not a race, but an intergenerational bike ride: families, children, the elderly, and enthusiasts pedal together in a festive atmosphere, in an event that in recent editions has gathered hundreds of participants.

A Community Event

The organization involves the Don Pidrì and Don Pierino Foundation along with numerous local associations and groups, including the Agesci Scouts, who often lead prayer moments along the route. It is an event deeply rooted in the life of Caravaggio, born in 1990 and grown to become an anticipated occasion, capable of uniting the sporting dimension with that of remembrance.

Memory and Community

Don Pierino's Bike Ride is the way the city continues to honor a beloved priest, transforming remembrance into a moment of shared joy. Cycling together through the streets of Caravaggio and the Bergamo countryside means renewing a connection with the community's recent history, in a day that brings together different generations.