Coppa d'Oro

The Coppa d'Oro: An institution of youth cycling

The Coppa d'Oro is one of Italy's most prestigious road cycling races for the Allievi category (15-16 year olds). Every year in mid-September, the event turns Borgo Valsugana, a town in the province of Trento in the heart of the Trentino Valsugana, into the reference point for the youth cycling movement. This is no ordinary race: it is dubbed the Grand Prix of Italian Sports Directors because, by tradition, the young athletes race to secure a win for their sports director, not just for themselves.

A history spanning over half a century

The race was established in 1965 by Carlo Dalla Torre. Early editions were held between Avio, Preore, and Trento before finding its permanent home in Borgo Valsugana in 1968. Since then, it has been organized by the Veloce Club Borgo and has become a fixed date on the national calendar, with a roll of honor that has launched many talents who later turned professional.

The course and the race

The race covers a route of approximately 80-90 kilometers, alternating between flat stretches, climbs, and technical sections, with the start and finish in Via Spagolla. Spectators follow the riders along the entire route, while the final sprint in the town center creates an atmosphere of a true international event, with hundreds of participants from all over Italy and several foreign countries.

The Golden Week of youth cycling

The Coppa d'Oro is the highlight of the Settimana d'Oro (Golden Week) of youth cycling, which involves thousands of young people. The day before, the Coppa Rosa takes place, the women's version reserved for the 'Allieve' category, while the same weekend is also dedicated to the Coppa di Sera, a race designed for younger children (aged 7 to 16). It is an entire weekend where Borgo Valsugana breathes cycling from morning to night.

Much more than just a race

The entire town revolves around the race: the opening parade features the town band, costumed performers, local associations, and the mini-cyclists of the Veloce Club Borgo, creating a festive atmosphere that blends sport, tradition, and community. For the Province of Trento and the entire Trentino-Alto Adige region, the Coppa d'Oro represents a sporting and social heritage that has been renewed for over fifty years.