G.P. Garage Olimpia

A classic of Novara's amateur cycling scene

The G.P. Garage Olimpia is a staple of the Piedmontese amateur cycling calendar, organized by ASD Ciclistica Tornaco - Team Alcor and held on the roads of Vespolate, in the heart of the Novara plains. The race, part of the ACSI (Association of Culture, Sport, and Leisure) circuit, is open to registered athletes from affiliated organizations and Bike Card holders, representing one of the most anticipated stages for local amateurs.

The course and categories

The competition takes place on a town circuit to be repeated several times, according to the distances set for the different age groups. In recent editions, the meeting point has been at the Pasticceria Millevoglie in Vespolate, with staggered starts in the afternoon: first the youth, women's, and gentleman categories, followed by juniors, seniors, and veterans. The races consist of laps around a flat yet technical loop, typical of the Lower Novara territory.

• Eligible categories: junior, senior, veteran, and gentleman (J - S - V - G), as well as women and youth
• Circuit: town loop to be repeated multiple times
• Organizer: ACSI circuit - Acsi Ciclismo Novara
• Registration: mandatory online, with an entry fee

Vespolate and its surroundings

Vespolate is a small town in the Province of Novara, in Piedmont, nestled in the rice-growing plains that define the Lower Novara area. The flat roads winding between rice paddies, farmhouses, and irrigation canals provide ideal terrain for road cycling, a discipline deeply rooted throughout the province. The event is part of a dense network of amateur races that, from February to November, enliven the villages of the Novara area and Eastern Piedmont.

A community event

More than just a competition, the G.P. Garage Olimpia is a celebration for the Vespolate community and the entire local cycling movement. The race involves volunteers, local sponsors, and families along the route, with the final awards ceremony celebrating the winners of each category. It is an opportunity to rediscover a passion for cycling in an authentic and genuine setting, far from the major professional circuits but rich in enthusiasm.