Torre Race
The cross-country mountain bike race that kicks off the Canavese season
About Torre Race
Torre Race: The start of the mountain bike season in Canavese
As winter draws to a close, the small town of Torre Canavese, in the province of Turin, becomes the capital of Piedmontese mountain biking for an entire weekend. The Torre Race is an Olympic cross-country (XCO) event that attracts hundreds of athletes from all over Piedmont and the rest of Italy, transforming the Canavese hills into a major off-road circuit.
A technical course in the Canavese hills
The track winds along Via San Grato, on a hilly loop of about 4.5 kilometers, 90% of which is unpaved. It is a true course, featuring challenging climbs and rapid technical descents that test the legs and handling skills of every biker. This combination of physical exertion and technicality has made the Torre Race a highly regarded competition, considered by off-roaders as an ideal testing ground to kick off the racing season.
A two-day event for all categories
The event, carefully organized by the Racing Team Torre ASD, spans two days. The first is reserved for Open, Elite, and Master categories and serves as the first round of the Coppa Piemonte XCO, the regional circuit of the Italian Cycling Federation. The second day is dedicated to younger riders, with the start of the Esordienti, Allievi, and Juniores categories as part of the national Club Championship: an appointment that fills the track with the future stars of off-road cycling and their families.
An event rooted in the territory
The Torre Race is more than just a race: it is a celebration for Torre Canavese and the entire Canavese area, a corner of Piedmont where a passion for cycling and a love for the hilly landscape intertwine. The local organization, the support of the Federation, and the enthusiasm of the public make this two-day event one of the most exciting highlights of the early season for the mountain bike movement in Northern Italy.
Torre Race — edition 2026
The 2026 Torre Race took place in Torre Canavese (TO) on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, 2026, inaugurating the first edition of the national NorthX Series Cup XCO circuit and opening the Piedmontese off-road season. Organized by the Racing Team Torre, the two-day event attracted over 700 athletes from Piedmont and the rest of Italy. On Saturday, with just under 120 participants, the first round of the Coppa Piemonte XCO was held; on Sunday, about 600 young riders competed in the Club Championship. The event, praised by the Italian Cycling Federation, lived up to the expectations of mountain bike enthusiasts.
Programme Torre Race 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026 — Coppa Piemonte XCO (1st round)
- 14:00 — Start of Men's and Women's Open race (4 laps)
- Following — Master category races with 1-minute staggered starts (2 to 4 laps depending on age group)
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — Club Championship (youth categories)
- 08:00 — Official course practice
- Morning and afternoon — Esordienti, Allievi, and Juniores category races (women's starts staggered by 2 minutes)
- Until 16:30 — Conclusion of youth races
Course: Hilly loop of approximately 4.5 km, 90% unpaved, with challenging climbs and technical descents along Via San Grato.
Highlights Torre Race 2026
The absolute first stage of the new national NorthX Series Cup XCO circuit. Among the Saturday Coppa Piemonte winners were Lorenzo Trincheri (Elite Men) and Katia Moro (Women). In the Sunday youth races, victories went to Marco Soprani (Juniores), Angelica Gatto (Junior Women), and Edoardo Ducco (Allievi 1st year), among others. Notable institutional presence with the president of the FCI National Off-Road Commission.
Prices Torre Race 2026
Practical information — Torre Race
How to get there
Torre Canavese is located in the heart of the Canavese area, in the province of Turin. By car, it can be reached via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (exits at Scarmagno or San Giorgio Canavese) and the Canavese provincial roads. The race meeting point is in Via San Grato.
Registration and contacts
Registration is handled via the Fattore K platform for FCI members or by writing to [email protected]. For information: Racing Team Torre ASD, tel. +39 393 9874127.
Practical tips
The event takes place at the end of winter: warm clothing and footwear suitable for unpaved, hilly terrain are recommended. Ample parking is available near the race area.
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Where does it take place — Torre Race
Percorso XCO di Via San Grato
Via San Grato, 10010 Torre Canavese