Coppa Rosa

The classic youth women's race of Valsugana

The Coppa Rosa is a road cycling race reserved for the Donne Allieve category, held annually in Borgo Valsugana, in the heart of the Autonomous Province of Trento, in Trentino-Alto Adige. Organized by the Pro Loco of Borgo Valsugana, it represents the female version of the famous Coppa d'Oro and is part of the packed schedule of the so-called Golden Week of youth cycling, the event that transforms the Valsugana town into the capital of youth cycling every September.

A race born in 2000

Established in 2000, the Coppa Rosa has supported the development of numerous athletes who have since gone on to successful professional cycling careers. It follows the same regulations as the men's race, with the symbolic distinction that the final prize is dedicated to the sports director rather than the individual rider: a way to emphasize the teamwork that is the foundation of youth training. Over the years, the race has taken on an increasingly international scope, with foreign teams participating alongside the best Italian squads.

The course

The race covers a distance of approximately 60 kilometers along a rolling circuit in the Valsugana valley, which is repeated several times. The start and finish are located on Via Spagolla, in the center of Borgo Valsugana, while the course alternates between flat stretches along the Brenta River and climbs that make the race selective. Compared to the men's event, the women's course is different but shares the same final finish line.

A weekend of great cycling

The Coppa Rosa is traditionally held on a Saturday, one day before the Coppa d'Oro dedicated to the Allievi category. The same weekend also features the Coppa di Sera, reserved for the Esordienti, and the Coppetta d'Oro for the Giovanissimi, creating a true festival of youth cycling that draws hundreds of athletes from all over Italy. For spectators, it is an opportunity to watch one of the most prestigious races on the national youth calendar for free along the town's streets.