Italian Road Cycling Championships — Men's Elite Time Trial Vicoforte-Barolo
The time trial event of the Italian Championships: 40 km from Vicoforte to Barolo, in the heart of the Langhe
About Tricolore Time Trial Vicoforte-Barolo
The tricolore time trial arrives in Vicoforte
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the town of Vicoforte, in the province of Cuneo, becomes the stage for one of the most anticipated events in Italian cycling: the Men's Elite individual time trial of the Italian Road Cycling Championships. This is the race against the clock that awards the prestigious tricolore jersey, which the winner will wear for a year in all time trials on the international calendar.
The start is set in front of the majestic Sanctuary Basilica of the Nativity of Mary, the iconic monument of Vicoforte famous for its elliptical dome, the largest of its kind in the world. From here, athletes set off one by one along a 40-kilometer course that concludes in Barolo, in the heart of the Langhe and the capital of the wine of the same name, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A challenging course through the Langhe
This is not a flat time trial for pure specialists: the route features a continuous series of undulations, with a total elevation gain of approximately 450 meters. After starting in the Monregalese area, athletes pass through Dogliani and Monchiero before the final climb that precedes the descent toward the finish line in the village of Barolo. A varied course that rewards well-rounded riders capable of combining power and endurance on the gradients.
Vicoforte and the Langhe, a land of cycling
For Vicoforte and the entire Monregalese region, the event represents an extraordinary media showcase: the race is followed by live television coverage and national press, with the Basilica and the Cuneo hills taking center stage. The organization is managed by ExtraGiro on behalf of the Italian Cycling Federation. The time trial is part of the Italian Championships program, which in this 2026 edition takes place entirely on the roads of Piedmont: the time trial on Thursday, June 25, is followed on Saturday, June 27, by the Asti-Cuneo road race, which also passes through Vicoforte.
How to experience the day
The time trial is a free, open-air event: the public can watch the start in front of the Vicoforte Basilica, along the 40 km route, or at the finish in Barolo. The time trial format, with riders starting at regular intervals, provides continuous excitement throughout the afternoon.
Tricolore Time Trial Vicoforte-Barolo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Men's Elite tricolore time trial takes place on Thursday, June 25, starting from Vicoforte and finishing in Barolo, entirely within the province of Cuneo. The 40 km course, with approximately 450 meters of elevation gain, passes through Dogliani and Monchiero on a varied route that culminates with a final climb before the descent to the finish line.
The race awards the tricolore jersey for the time trial specialty. The event kicks off the 2026 Italian Road Cycling Championships, hosted on the roads of Piedmont; the Asti-Cuneo road race will follow on Saturday, June 27.
Programme Tricolore Time Trial Vicoforte-Barolo 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026 — Men's Elite individual time trial
- Start: Early afternoon, in front of the Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte, with riders starting one by one at regular intervals.
- Route: 40 km from Vicoforte to Barolo, through Dogliani and Monchiero.
- Elevation: Approximately 450 meters of elevation gain, a course with continuous undulations.
- Finish: Barolo, after the final climb and the closing descent toward the village.
The list of participants and the starting order will be made official by the Italian Cycling Federation in the days leading up to the race.
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Practical information — Tricolore Time Trial Vicoforte-Barolo
When
Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the early afternoon. Riders start at regular intervals, one by one.
Where
Start: Road in front of the Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte (CN), Piedmont. Finish: Barolo. 40 km route through Dogliani and Monchiero.
How to get there
Vicoforte can be reached via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway, taking the Mondovì exit, just a few kilometers from the town center. The reference railway station is Mondovì. From there, continue toward the Sanctuary.
Costs and traffic
Access for the public along the route is free. Temporary road closures are planned in the affected municipalities during the race: it is advisable to check local traffic information and arrive in advance.
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Where does it take place — Tricolore Time Trial Vicoforte-Barolo
Basilica del Santuario di Vicoforte (partenza) — Barolo (arrivo)
Piazzale Basilica, 12020 Vicoforte