Italian Absolute E-Bike Championship + MTB Enduro Italian Cup (TES #4)
The Italian enduro championship on the geothermal trails of Val di Cecina
About Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship
The Italian enduro spirit in the heart of Val di Cecina
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, a small town in the Province of Pisa nestled between the woods and the geothermal steam vents of the Tuscan hills, has transformed into the Italian capital of mountain bike enduro. Here, for the first time in Tuscany, the Italian Absolute E-Bike Champion title was awarded in an event that also combined a stage of the MTB Enduro Italian Cup and the fourth round of the Toscano Enduro Series.
A technical and selective course
The full course measures approximately 35 km with 1,500 meters of elevation gain, divided into five special stages plus a power stage reserved for e-bikes. The stages bear names that have become legendary in the local calendar: Infernacci, Capraferrata, Stregaia, Bruciano, and Aia dei Diavoli. The trails wind through coppice woods and steep slopes surrounding the town, offering fast sections, natural jumps, and steep descents that test the athletes' technique and physical endurance.
Organization and local roots
The event is organized by A.S.D. MTB Castelnuovo V.C. 2018, an association that has successfully built a nationally significant event starting from a community of enthusiasts. The race headquarters is set up in the municipal gardens Il Piazzone, which hosts the paddock area, license checks, the starting podium, and the awards ceremony, in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire town.
Why it matters for Tuscany
Hosting an Absolute Italian Championship represents a prestigious recognition for Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina and the entire geothermal area of Tuscany, already known for the Toscano Enduro Series which often opens its season here. The event showcases a territory of great natural charm, consisting of trails immersed in nature, and confirms the vocation of Val di Cecina as a prime destination for mountain bike lovers. The edition that awarded the national title recorded the highest number of participants in the history of the Castelnuovo race.
A weekend of sport on the trails
From Friday to Sunday, the village lives to the rhythm of mountain biking: checks, official practice, the race, and awards ceremonies mark three intense days, accompanied by typical Tuscan hospitality and local traditional flavors, in a perfect blend of competitive sport and the discovery of an authentic corner of the Province of Pisa.
Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship — edition 2026
2026 Edition — The E-Bike national title in Castelnuovo
From May 15 to 17, 2026, Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina hosted a historic event: the first awarding of the Italian Absolute E-Bike Enduro Champion title in Tuscany, together with a stage of the MTB Enduro Italian Cup and the fourth round of the Toscano Enduro Series. A record-breaking weekend with 260 total athletes, including 100 registered for the Italian E-Bike Championship — an absolute record for the category.
The course
A track of approximately 35 km and 1,500 meters of elevation gain (20 km and 900 m D+ for the Allievi M category), divided into five special stages — Infernacci, Capraferrata, Stregaia, Bruciano, and Aia dei Diavoli — plus a power stage reserved for e-bikes.
Programme Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship 2026
Friday, May 15
- 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM — License checks and number assignment at "La Pista", Il Piazzone municipal gardens
- 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Paddock area setup at Il Piazzone
- 7:00 PM — Technical briefing
Saturday, May 16
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM — License checks and number assignment
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Official course practice
Sunday, May 17
- 8:00 AM — Start of the first competitor from the podium at Il Piazzone public park
- First three special stages, then time control and refreshments at Il Piazzone
- Followed by the final two decisive special stages
- 4:00 PM — Final awards ceremony
2026 Results — Italian E-Bike Championship (absolute):
- Men: 1. Andrea Garibbo (Haibike), 2. Andrea Levra (Pedale Canellese), 3. Tomaso Bianchetti (Team Ruota Libera Terni)
- Women: 1. Sabina Foppa Vincenzini (Young Riderz), 2. Matilde Melani (Vaiano Bike), 3. Ilaria Rodani (Sam Enduro)
Toscano Enduro Series Round 4 (muscular):
- Men: 1. Tommaso Calonaci, 2. Mirco Vendemmia, 3. Tiziano Pichelli (TSI)
- Women: 1. Emilie Polo (Fristads Merida), 2. Irene Savelli (Young Riderz), 3. Alice Farinelli (CC Appenninico)
Highlights Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship 2026
Prices Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship 2026
Practical information — Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship
How to get there
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina can be reached by car via the SS68 (Volterra-Cecina) and the provincial roads that cross the geothermal area; by train, the reference station is Cecina or Pomarance/Saline di Volterra, from where you continue by road. The headquarters is at the Il Piazzone municipal gardens.
Registration
Registration is done online via the ENDU platform. For information: A.S.D. MTB Castelnuovo V.C. 2018, tel. +39 329 688 2489 / +39 392 306 8047, [email protected].
Tips
Helmet is mandatory and protective gear is recommended. Paddock area available for teams. Given the hilly altitude, clothing suitable for variable temperatures is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Castelnuovo E-Bike Enduro Italian Championship
Il Piazzone (parco pubblico)
Giardini comunali Il Piazzone, 56041 Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina