Princess Charlene signalled the start of her Foundation’s race, The Crossing Water Bike Challenge, by blasting an air horn on Friday 19 June in Viareggio, Italy. Seven teams quickly took off across the Mediterranean for a 24 hour race in the name of charity and environmental protection.
Princess Charlene kicks off Crossing Viareggio to Monaco Water Bike Race Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II attended the start of the third edition of The Crossing Water Bike Challenge on Friday 19 June 2026.



