Giro della Provincia Granda - Individual Time Trial in Pianfei

The Pianfei Time Trial in the Giro della Provincia Granda

The Giro della Provincia Granda is one of the most highly regarded amateur stage races in Piedmont, organized by the ASD Centro Coordinamento Ciclismo Cuneo in collaboration with GS Passatore. Spanning six stages and nearly 300 kilometers in total, it crosses numerous municipalities in the province of Cuneo, known locally as the "Granda". Among the most anticipated stages is the individual time trial hosted in Pianfei, in the heart of the Cuneo area at the foot of the Maritime Alps.

A race against the clock

The Pianfei time trial is an individual test of approximately 10 kilometers: each competitor starts alone at regular intervals and tackles the course without the help of a peloton. This is where physical condition and the ability to manage effort are truly measured, and it is not uncommon for this stage to rewrite the general classification before the final finish. For fans, it is a precious opportunity to see the cyclists pushing themselves to the limit along the town's roads, which are transformed into a sporting stage for the afternoon.

A race in the heart of Piedmont

The Giro della Provincia Granda is more than just a competition: it is a journey through the landscapes of southwestern Piedmont, between the plains, the Langhe hills, and the first alpine slopes. The caravan passes through towns such as Cuneo, Villanova Mondovì, Sale delle Langhe, Chiusa di Pesio, Pianfei, and Mondovì, showcasing the roads and villages of the Cuneo area. Conceived and meticulously managed by patron Vittorio Bongiovanni, the event seeks a balance between classic stages and new routes every year.

Why experience the Pianfei stage

• Authentic sport: high-level amateur cycling, fueled by passion and sacrifice.
• Free access: watch the time trial along the course without a ticket.
• Territory: a chance to discover Pianfei and the surroundings of the province of Cuneo.
• Atmosphere: the tension typical of races against the clock, with staggered starts and cheering crowds along the roads.

For local spectators and cycling enthusiasts, the Pianfei time trial is an unmissable summer appointment, an integral part of the sporting identity of the Granda Province and Piedmont.