The cycling event on the white roads and hills of Filottrano
Stradembrecciade Gravel is one of the most popular cycling events in the province of Ancona: a non-competitive gathering that every June attracts hundreds of cycling enthusiasts, mostly from outside the region, to Filottrano, in the Marche. The name itself, playing on the dialectal word for gravel roads (the famous dirt "white roads"), tells the soul of the event: cycling away from asphalt, along the rolling hills of the Marche, through villages, historic villas, wineries, and farms.
The strength of the event lies in the variety of routes, designed to welcome both the most experienced gravel riders and those who want to experience the territory in complete tranquility. There's the long 240 km bikepacking trip with nearly 3,900 meters of elevation gain, reserved for the most independent spirits, but also group rides of 65 and 110 km, and, an inclusive novelty, a family edition of about twenty kilometers.
The beating heart of Stradembrecciade is the Cantalupo Green Area, a hamlet of Filottrano, where the base camp is set up with services, a catering area, space for tents, and the inevitable post-ride beer. Beyond sport, the event is a community celebration: the Saturday evening music and guided tours of the town's museums complete a program that combines sport, culture, and local gastronomy.
Stradembrecciade is part of the MUT (Marche, Umbria, Tuscany) circuit, the first gravel circuit in Italy that connects three regional events capable of combining cycling with the discovery of the flavors and landscapes of central Italy. Organized by ASD Progetto Gravel, the event has become a benchmark for slow and sustainable cycle tourism in the Marche in just a few editions.
It's no coincidence that Stradembrecciade has found its home in Filottrano, a municipality in the province of Ancona deeply connected to the world of cycling and the memory of local champions. The hills surrounding the town offer ideal terrain for gravel riding, made up of dirt roads, vineyards, and landscapes stretching from the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea.
The 2026 edition of Stradembrecciade Gravel confirms the non-competitive format that has led to the event's success: cycling for the pleasure of discovering the territory, without a stopwatch. The base camp at the Cantalupo Green Area, a hamlet of Filottrano (AN), welcomes over 250 participants with catering, a tent area, and all services.
The sporting offering ranges from the 240 km bikepacking trip (approx. 3,900 m elevation gain) to group rides on Saturday and Sunday, up to the route dedicated to families. Completing the weekend are the Saturday evening music and the opening of Filottrano's museums. The event is part of the MUT (Marche, Umbria, Tuscany) gravel circuit.
Each registered participant receives the GPX track, the race pack with sponsor products, the post-ride beer, the bike wash service, and the meals included in their package.
Filottrano is located in the province of Ancona, in the Marche hinterland. By car, it can be reached from the A14 motorway exit Ancona Sud / Loreto, continuing inland; the base camp is at the Cantalupo Green Area, a hamlet of Filottrano. The nearest train station is Osimo-Castelfidardo, from which you can continue by car.
Online registration on the official website. 2026 fees (from May 1st to June 7th): bikepacking โฌ55, weekend package โฌ70, daily package โฌ45, with reduced rates for groups of at least 5 people. The fee includes GPX track, race pack with sponsor products, final beer, bike wash, and meals included in the package.
Possibility to stay in tents at the base camp; alternatively, accommodation facilities are available in Filottrano and nearby towns (Osimo, Jesi, Loreto).
Email: [email protected] โ WhatsApp: +39 350 0306292 โ ASD Progetto Gravel, Vicolo Beltrami 5, Filottrano (AN).
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