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Gravity Race is born: a new circuit Downhill between Piedmont and Aosta Valley

officially releases Gravity Race, a new circuit dedicated to the downhill MTB that will unite some of the most suitable mountain biking locations between Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta.

A mountain biker jumps on a forest trail during a race.
Mountain bike in action on the dirt track of a forest, competition of downhill.

The aim is to create a stable event for competitive and amateur riders of the scene downhill Northern Italy. 20260305 - Press Release Rev…

The circuit will develop on four stages, hosted in Alpine resorts that in recent years have invested in the development of trails and bike parks dedicated to the gravity discipline.

Gravity Race 2026 Calendar

  • April 25–26 – Caldirola (AL)
  • May 16–17 – San Giacomo di Roburent (CN)
  • July 25–26 – Breuil-Cervinia (AO)
  • August 29-30 – Prato Nevoso (CN) 20260305-Press Release revised…

The project was born with the aim of building a new reality in the panorama downhill Northwest Italy, offering a competitive yet accessible race format that will engage riders from diverse regions and showcase the outdoor potential of the Western Alps. 2026-03-05 - Press Release Rev…

The format of the races

Each event will follow the classic weekend format of downhill:

  • Saturday: free tests
  • Sunday: mandatory tests and two timed heats

At the end of each race, the stage awards will take place with the assignment of points valid for the general classification of the circuit. 20260305 - Press Release revised…

After the four tests the title of winner of the 2026 Gravity Race, based on the overall ranking obtained by adding the results of the individual races. 2026/03/05 - Press Release revised…

Stage valid for the Regional Championship

Evidence of St. James of Roburent (CN), which will take place on the historic tracks of the Mount Alpet and will also have value of Piedmont Regional Championship. 20260305 - Press Release revised…

Valorisation of the territory

The selected trails will offer technical and spectacular routes, designed to showcase both the riders' skills and the natural features of the mountains hosting the events.

The circuit also wants to become a showcase for the territory, promoting Alpine destinations as reference destinations for mountain biking and outdoor tourism.

Participation will be open to various categories with the aim of involving both expert riders and young emerging talents of the discipline downhill, with attendees expected from Piedmont, Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, and Lombardy. 20260305 - Press Release Rev…

With this new initiative, Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta further strengthen their position as reference territories for the gravity mountain bike, offering a new series of competitive events in one of the most evocative Alpine settings in Italy.

Info:
🌐 www.gravitygeneration.it
📱 Instagram: @gravity race



Written by

ppgad@pucrs.br Mountain bike travel editor and expert. Chiropractor and personal trainer, for years following some of the strongest national interpreters of enduro mtb.

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