Italian Master Road Cycling Championships

The tricolour jerseys of Master cycling in Mugello

The Italian Master Road Cycling Championships represent the most important national event for Italian amateur cycling: at stake are the tricolour jerseys for each category, reserved for male and female Master riders, divided by age group. In 2026, the organization is entrusted to the territory of Scarperia e San Piero, in the Mugello municipality in the province of Florence, one of the most beloved areas for cycling enthusiasts due to the variety of its rolling terrain and its deep connection to the world of motorsport and sports in general.

When and where

The event takes place on Saturday, July 18th, and Sunday, July 19th, 2026, with the race office opening for registration on Friday, July 17th, at the school complex on Viale Matteotti, in Scarperia. The race headquarters, including the meeting point, start lines, and award ceremonies, will enliven the town centre, providing two days of sporting celebration for the entire Mugello village.

The race programme

The two days feature separate events for the various Master categories:

• Saturday, July 18th: races for categories M7, M8, M9, and M10, as well as Elite Women Sport and Master Women, on a 72.4-kilometre course.
• Sunday, July 19th: in the morning, categories M5-M6 and M3-M4; in the afternoon, Elite Sport together with categories M1 and M2, on a longer 90.5-kilometre track.

The circuits, carved along the undulating roads of Mugello, test both legs and tactics: rolling sections, short climbs, and technical descents characterize a course that rewards consistency, effort management, and the ability to read the race.

A territory dedicated to sport

Scarperia e San Piero is world-famous for hosting the Mugello International Circuit, home to the Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix, but the village also boasts a rich historical and artisanal heritage, from the tradition of knife-making to the medieval heart dominated by the Palazzo dei Vicari. The surrounding hills have always been a paradise for professional and amateur cyclists, ideal terrain for training and competitions that attract thousands of athletes to Tuscany every year.

Atmosphere and hospitality

Beyond the competitive aspect, the Championships bring the energy of a great popular festival dedicated to cycling to Mugello: families, support staff, and fans crowd the viewpoints along the routes, while the centre of Scarperia welcomes participants with typical Tuscan hospitality, featuring great food, local products, and a warm welcome. An event that combines sport, passion, and the promotion of the Tuscany region.