I will never forget that first time cycling in Italy, the Dolomites
Cycling in Italy! The Italian Dolomites offers diverse experiences from challenging road loops like the Sella Ronda to family-friendly valley paths. Famous routes include the Sella Ronda, which loops around the Sella massif. And legendary climbs such as Passo Pordoi, Passo Stelvio, and Passo Giau. There are also numerous scenic paved paths, freeride/downhill trails, and a culture that includes special car-free cycling events. But nothing beats cycling in Italy that very first time…
More about the Giro d’Italia route
This year’s Corsa Rosa is the 108th edition of the race, with the 21 stages held between Friday, May 9 and Sunday, June 1. The race starts on a Friday to allow three stages in Albania as part of the Grande Partenza and then an early rest day or transfer day on Monday, May 12. The total race distance is 3,413km, with an average stage distance of 162.5km. Cycling in Italy. Here is the Official website of the GIRO – https://www.giroditalia.it/en/

Here are some of the grand tours projects for cycling in ITALY
- Italy grand tours project – Ride the roads around Tuscany, watch the UCI Spring Classic Strade Bianche inside the VIP area, and then ride the Gran Fondo the day after. Cycling in Tuscany. And cycling in Italy.
- Italian dolomites grand tours project – Ride the most prestigious and most beautiful Granfondo in the world, and discover the perfect cycling destination – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dolomites in northern Italy. Cycling in the Dolomites.
- Stelvio grand tours project – Stelvio is for cycling what Everest is for mountain climbing: an iconic place that everyone knows about and refers to with both familiarity and deep respect. Escape from the routine of your days and immerse yourself in in one of the most important places for cyclists because its history, challenges and great battles. Cycling Stelvio pass.
- Alpe d’Huez grand tours project – Ride on some the extraordinary achievements of Fausto Coppi as we journey across France and Italy visiting a few of his magnificent wins from Alpe d’Huez to Stelvio. Cycling up Alpe d’Huez.
- Giro grand tours projects – Giro d’Italia 2026: “Ride Every Kilometre” Tours Pre-Booking. Secure your spot now to ride every kilometre of the 2026 Giro d’Italia — fully supported, on the same day as the pros. Cycling the Giro.
- Sicily grand tours project – Ride, discover and enjoy the incredible surprises that Sicily offers including exploring the ancient historic sites and of course take on the famous ascent of volcanic Mount Etna. Cycling in Sicily.
- Italy Girona base camp project – Welcome to the epicenter of European cycling. Girona and the Costa Brava offer an unparalleled mix of perfect pavement, rolling hills, and stunning Mediterranean coastline, making it the ideal location to sharpen your form and fine-tune your technique. Cycling in Girona.
Want to do your very own Giro d’Italia or part thereof?
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