La Rampistorica
The vintage mountain bike cycling event through the woods of Caprese Michelangelo
About La Rampistorica
A ride through time in the woods of Caprese Michelangelo
La Rampistorica is a non-competitive cycling event that takes place in Caprese Michelangelo, a small town in the Province of Arezzo nestled in the Tuscan Valtiberina, the same village that gave birth to Michelangelo Buonarroti. The event is dedicated to vintage mountain bikes and celebrates a slow and mindful form of cycling: no stopwatches, no rankings, just the pleasure of riding along the trails and gravel roads of the Tuscan Apennines.
Vintage bikes and retro style
Participation is reserved for those who own a historic mountain bike, built before 2006, and those wearing vintage or retro-inspired clothing. This is the spirit of the event: to rediscover the authentic taste of the first MTBs, back when the discipline was in its infancy, and to turn the ride into an affectionate tribute to an era of off-road cycling.
The route through chestnut groves and drying barns
The course winds for about 32-35 kilometers with an elevation gain of over 1200 meters, crossing the characteristic chestnut woods that cover the hills around Caprese Michelangelo. Along the way, ancient family-owned drying barns, once used to dry chestnuts and now restored, become refreshment and rest stops where you can catch your breath and taste local products. The route is designed to highlight the landscape, slow cycle tourism, and the camaraderie between participants.
A celebration for the local area
La Rampistorica is much more than a sporting event: it is an opportunity to discover the Valtiberina and its natural and cultural heritage. The event, organized by Polisportiva Michelangelo ASD under the aegis of UISP, is part of the "Estate a Caprese" summer program, which weaves together cycling, art, music, and tradition in Michelangelo's hometown. For those who love two wheels, nature, and history, it is an unmissable appointment of the Arezzo summer.
La Rampistorica — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of La Rampistorica is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Caprese Michelangelo (AR). The event confirms its identity as a non-competitive cycling event reserved for mountain bikes built before 2006 and participants in vintage clothing. The route, covering approximately 32-35 kilometers with over 1200 meters of elevation gain, crosses the chestnut groves of the Arezzo hills, with stops in restored drying barns transformed into refreshment points.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including final start times and route details, will be announced by the organization in the weeks leading up to the event. Registration is handled via Polisportiva Michelangelo ASD.
Programme La Rampistorica 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the organization in the weeks leading up to the event. Based on previous editions, the day includes a morning gathering in Caprese Michelangelo, a start around 08:30 AM, the ride along the 32-35 km route through the chestnut woods with intermediate refreshment stops in restored drying barns, and a final meal upon return.
Highlights La Rampistorica 2026
- Non-competitive cycling event for vintage MTBs (built before 2006)
- Vintage or retro-inspired clothing
- Route of approximately 32-35 km through the Valtiberina chestnut groves
- Refreshment stops in restored drying barns along the route
Prices La Rampistorica 2026
Practical information — La Rampistorica
How to get there
Caprese Michelangelo can be reached by car from the E45 (exit Pieve Santo Stefano or Sansepolcro) and then by following the signs for the village. The nearest train station is in Sansepolcro or Arezzo, from which you can continue by car. Dedicated parking is provided for participants.
Registration
The registration fee is approximately 25 euros for registered members (with an additional charge for non-members) and includes refreshments along the route, mechanical assistance, and changing rooms. Information and registration via Polisportiva Michelangelo ASD.
Practical tips
Wear vintage clothing and bring a mountain bike built before 2006. A helmet is mandatory, and equipment must be suitable for the trails and gravel roads of the Apennines.
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