Tuscany

Events

These events offer a great opportunity to experience the region's cycling culture and challenge yourself on some of the same roads that the pros ride.

There are several famous cycling events that take place in Tuscany throughout the year, including:

  1. Strade Bianche: A one-day race that takes place in early March and features both men’s and women’s races. It includes sections of white gravel roads, which adds to the challenge.
  2. L’Eroica: This vintage cycling event takes place in early October and features a 205 km route that includes sections of gravel roads and steep climbs. Participants are required to use bikes that are at least 30 years old.
  3. Giro d’Italia: One of the biggest cycling events in the world, the Giro d’Italia usually includes at least one stage that passes through Tuscany. The route changes every year, but it’s always a highlight of the cycling calendar.
  4. Gran Fondo Pinarello: This Gran Fondo takes place in June and includes two different routes – one that’s 105 km and one that’s 180 km. It’s a popular event for amateur cyclists who want to test themselves on some of the region’s iconic climbs.
  5. GF Strade Bianche: This is a newer Gran Fondo that was created in 2018 to coincide with the women’s Strade Bianche race. It includes a 139 km route that takes in some of the most beautiful roads in Tuscany.