1 The COLNAGO CYCLING FESTIVAL is held by Lake Garda and is a must for bike enthusiasts. The event takes place over three days, with races and events for different ages and abilities – not to mention concerts, shows and an expo area. The main event of the festival is the Granfondo Colnago – one of Italy’s most beautiful road cycling races.
3-5 April, www.colnagocyclingfestival.com
2 It’s a marathon month for running events! Head to Milan on 5 April for the 20th edition of the MILAN MARATHON – one of the city’s most important sporting events (www.milanomarathon.it). On the same day you’ll find the Dogi’s Half Marathon (www.dogishalfmarathon.it) taking place between Padua and Venice, and the Lake Maggiore Half Marathon (www.lmhm.it) sets off on 19 April, taking in some spectacular lakeside scenery along the way.