Granfondo MTB 9 Fossi of Cingoli
The historic mountain bike granfondo on the Balcony of the Marche
About 9 Fossi of Cingoli
A classic of Marche mountain biking
The Granfondo MTB 9 Fossi of Cingoli is one of the longest-running and most beloved mountain bike events in the Marche region. Founded in 1998, it attracts hundreds of enthusiasts every year to Cingoli, in the province of Macerata, the village nicknamed the Balcony of the Marche for its panoramic position at over 600 meters above sea level, offering views stretching to the Adriatic Sea. Organized by AVIS Bike Cingoli, the race combines the passion for two wheels with the values of solidarity linked to the blood donor association.
Routes through woods and ridges
The name 9 Fossi (9 Ditches) comes from the numerous streams and valleys that carve through the Cingoli territory, creating a varied and technical course. The event offers various options suitable for all levels, from cycle tourists to the most trained competitors:
- Classic Long: the main competitive route, approximately 48 km with 1,700 meters of elevation gain.
- Classic Short: a shorter competitive route, approximately 29 km with 1,100 meters of elevation gain.
- Short and E-Bike cycle-touring routes, designed for those seeking a less competitive experience.
- The 9 Fossi Kids, a cycling game dedicated to the youngest participants.
The routes traverse woods, trails, and unpaved roads in the surrounding municipalities, offering spectacular views of the Sibillini Mountains and the Macerata countryside.
An event for the whole community
The 9 Fossi is not just a race: it's a celebration that animates Cingoli for an entire weekend, with package collection, technical checks, awards ceremonies, and the typical camaraderie of the amateur mountain biking world. Included in important circuits such as the Tour3Regioni, the Rampitek Series, and the MTB Centro Sud Italia circuit, the event has been a reference point in the spring calendar for central Italian bikers for years. The Municipality of Cingoli and the entire Marche community welcome participants, promoting a territory that makes cycle tourism and outdoor sports one of its excellences.
9 Fossi of Cingoli — edition 2026
The 28th edition of the Granfondo MTB 9 Fossi of Cingoli confirmed the success of one of the classic Marche mountain bike events. The big news for 2026 was the introduction, for the first time in the event's history, of a Gravel category with a course separate from the MTB one and two distance options. The program included, alongside the Classic competitive routes, also cycle-touring and E-Bike options, and the 9 Fossi Kids for the little ones. The event, organized by AVIS Bike Cingoli, was part of the Tour3Regioni circuit and attracted over 700 participants from all over Italy to Cingoli, in the heart of the Macerata province.
Programme 9 Fossi of Cingoli 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Checks, race package collection, and on-site registration
- 4:30 PM — 9 Fossi Kids, cycling game for children
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM — Checks, race package collection, and on-site registration
- 9:00 AM — Gravel start, 46 km and 62 km cycle-touring routes
- 9:25 AM — E-Bike start, Hard E-Bike cycle-touring route
- 9:30 AM — Cyclotourist and E-Bike start, Short cycle-touring route
- 10:00 AM — Start of the first grids for the Classic Long and Short competitive routes
- 10:10 AM — Start of the second grids for the Classic Long and Short competitive routes
- 1:30 PM — Awards ceremony for Classic Short Competitive
- 2:00 PM — Start of awards ceremony for Classic Long Competitive
Routes: Classic Long MTB approx. 48 km (1,700 m D+), Classic Short MTB approx. 29 km (1,100 m D+), Hard E-Bike approx. 32 km (1,000 m D+), Short MTB/E-Bike approx. 22 km (700 m D+), Gravel Long 62 km and Gravel Short 46 km.
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Practical information — 9 Fossi of Cingoli
How to get there
Cingoli can be reached by car from the SS77 Val di Chienti highway, exiting towards Tolentino or Macerata, or from the Adriatic coast (Civitanova Marche exit of the A14) by heading inland. The nearest train station is Macerata.
Registration and fees
Registration is online on the portal www.endu.net. Fees for the competitive routes start from approximately €25 in promotion up to €40 on-site; for the cycle-touring routes, the fees are slightly lower. Checks and race package collection on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Contacts
AVIS Bike Cingoli — email [email protected], tel. +39 328 0969793, website www.avisbikecingoli.it.
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Where does it take place — 9 Fossi of Cingoli
Centro storico di Cingoli