Dr Simon Shaw, Co-Founder @ Fit Certify | 5th April 2025 | hello@fitcertify.com
Whether you’re racing in the competitive category or taking on the tour format for the experience, GiroSardegna is one of Italy’s most iconic multi-day cycling events. But before you roll up to the start line, there’s one essential item you can’t overlook: a valid medical certificate for competitive cycling. Required by Italian law and strictly enforced by event organisers, this certificate ensures you’re fit to ride — and without it, you won’t be allowed to participate.
In this guide, we’ll explain exactly what’s needed and how Fit Certify makes getting your certificate fast, compliant, and 100% online — perfect for international riders heading to Sardinia.
Held each spring on the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia, GiroSardegna is one of Italy’s most unique and scenic multi-day cycling events. Participants take part in a week-long stage race format — with timed routes, different competition categories, and stunning coastal and inland climbs that rival any Gran Fondo.
In Italy, sports medical certificates are required by law for all participants in competitive endurance events — including multi-stage cycling races like GiroSardegna. Organisers must collect this documentation from every rider, including international entrants.
To comply with Italian law (D.M. 18/02/1982), your certificate must state that you are fit for competitive cycling. Without it, you won’t be able to pick up your race number or take part in the event.
An essential statement on the GiroSardegna medical certificate
At Fit Certify, we specialise in sports medical certificates for cyclists attending Italian events. Whether it’s a Gran Fondo, a one-day race, or a week-long tour like GiroSardegna, we’ll make sure your certificate meets all requirements.
Getting your medical certificate with Fit Certify is quick and straightforward. Here’s how it works:
Tell us about your health history and upcoming event.
Upload any templates the GiroSardegna event organisers have given you. If a template isn’t available, we can issue our own standard sports medical certificate for Italian cycling events.
Our doctors will review your submission and email your signed and stamped certificate, typically within just a few hours.
Riding GiroSardegna is a bucket-list experience for many cyclists — but don’t let medical admin get in the way. With Italian regulations in place, having the right certificate is just as essential as your bike or your kit.
Fit Certify makes it fast, simple, and stress-free, so you can focus on the ride, not the red tape.
🚴 Get your sports medical certificate today and prepare to experience the beauty of Sardinia on two wheels.
Same-day sports medical certificates, all from the comfort of your home — fast, simple, and hassle-free.
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All certificate requests submitted before 9pm (BST) are issued the same day.
