The wait for all fans of mixed routes is about to end: in fact, there are less than two months left for the second edition of the Italian Gravel FCI Championship, scheduled for Sunday 17 September 2023 in Fubine (AL). The Piedmont region and its Monferrato hills will be the scenario that will see hundreds of cyclists dueling eager to wear the Tricolor Jersey.
Source: FCI press release
The choice made by the FCI with the assignment of the tricolor test, wanted to reward an area already well known among cycling lovers (with several recent passages of the men's and women's Giro d'Italia, of the next generation Giro. But Fubine in particular is home to a classic of the under/elite calendar that takes place in the month of March, born from the restart of the post lockdown and has become a springboard for the young champions of the future.Monferrato, with its rolling hills dotted with dirt roads and paths , with a unique landscape, lends itself well to hosting anyone who wants to cycle in nature, not surprisingly, on June 22, 2014, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee registered the site “The winegrowing landscapes of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato” on the World Heritage List, confirming how much beautiful and precious this corner of Italy can offer.
The opportunity offered by the Rassegna Tricolore gravel then takes on some particular characteristics that make it a must for the people of the bicycle. In addition to the competitive spirit that drives all agonists in search of performance, the pleasure of pedaling through unique landscapes is added in this competition. Here is added a further factor that cannot fail to whet the rider's imagination: the by now rare possibility of competing side by side with the Professionals and trying to contend with them, at least trying, for victory. In fact, the Italian Gravel championship provides for only one start for all categories, perhaps an unequal challenge but certainly an experience that will remain indelible in the minds of the protagonists.
The route is being defined, but it will be a circuit to be repeated several times (3 times), to allow the public to better enjoy the closeness with the athletes. The challenge is open to all FCI members aged 19 or over. To participate, you must register via the FCI "K factor".
The amateur categories, male and female, also using the link https://api.endu.net/r/i/85142 (also available on the K factor in the registration field), they will then be able to complete the registration by paying the envisaged fee.
