Giro dell’Emilia 2026 follows one of the most distinctive traditions of Italian autumn racing, bringing the peloton through the hills surrounding Bologna before the repeated ascent to the Sanctuary of San Luca. Beyond its famous final climb and portico-lined approach, the race opens a window onto Emilia-Romagna’s medieval towns, Apennine landscapes and deep sporting culture, connecting more than a century of cycling history with one of Italy’s most recognisable finishes.
For the first time, the Giro dell’Emilia begins in Ferrara, nearly fifty kilometres north-east of Bologna and deep inside the immense plain created by the River Po and its tributaries. The riders begin on land so flat that water has…
