Trofeo Città di Gossolengo
The spring classic of women's Junior cycling in the Piacenza area
About Trofeo Gossolengo
A classic of youth cycling in Gossolengo
The Trofeo Città di Gossolengo is a road cycling race dedicated to Women Juniors (athletes born in 2008 and 2009) held in the Municipality of Gossolengo, on the outskirts of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna. Now in its fifth edition in 2026, the race has carved out a leading role in a few years in the spring calendar of youth women's cycling in northern Italy, attracting teams from all over the peninsula and abroad.
A real course, between plain and hills
The route winds for about 84 kilometers starting from the center of Gossolengo and heading towards the first heights of the Luretta Valley and the Trebbia Valley. The race passes through the towns of Tuna, Gazzola, Rivalta, and Momeliano, tackling two challenging climbs: the ascent to Rezzanello Castle (4.2 km at 5.3%) and the short climb of Momeliano (2.7 km at 5.3%). It is a design that rewards complete riders, capable of keeping pace uphill but also of contesting the sprint at the finish line in Via Matteotti.
A race of great competitive value
The Trofeo is not just a local race: it awards the title of Emilia-Romagna Regional Championship for the category and represents the final stage of the "Due Giorni del Ducato" Challenge, which begins on Saturday in Bianconese, in the province of Parma. The event also inherits the legacy of two other historic competitions in the area, combining the Trofeo with the Trofeo Alberto Biondi and the Memorial Rino Andrina. Each edition offers four jerseys: yellow (overall leader), white (best rider born in 2009), green (mountains classification), and red (points classification for sprints).
Organization and roots in the territory
The race is organized by the club BFT Burzoni VO2 Team Pink in collaboration with GS Podenzano and the Parma cycling school. The presentation traditionally takes place in the days preceding the race in the Gossolengo town hall, in the presence of municipal authorities and representatives of the Piacenza cycling scene. For the Municipality of Gossolengo, the event is now a village sports festival, with the gathering in Piazza Roma and the roads closed to traffic to welcome athletes, technicians, and fans.
Trofeo Gossolengo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, valid as the Emilia-Romagna Regional Championship for Women Juniors and the final stage of the "Due Giorni del Ducato" Challenge, saw just over one hundred athletes representing 18 teams at the start. The 84 km course, with the double climbs of Momeliano and Rezzanello tackled from different sides, proved challenging but did not produce a decisive selection: everything was decided in the final sprint on Via Matteotti. Former world champion Alessandro Ballan, father of the winner, and the Italian national coach Marco Velo were also present at the finish line.
Programme Trofeo Gossolengo 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- 7:30 AM — Gathering of athletes in Piazza Roma, in front of the Gossolengo town hall
- 9:30 AM — Official start from Via Matteotti
84 km road race for the Women's Junior category (born 2008-2009), passing through the towns of Tuna, Gazzola, Rivalta, and Momeliano. Two climbs of the day:
- Rezzanello climb (4.2 km at 5.3%)
- Momeliano short climb (2.7 km at 5.3%)
Final standings
- 1st — Azzurra Ballan (Breganze Millenium)
- 2nd — Carlotta Petris (Team Ceresetto Canturino)
- 3rd — Elisa Bianchi (Team Biesse Carrera Zambelli)
- 4th — Matilde Rossignoli (BFT Burzoni VO2 Team Pink), Italian Junior champion
Race completed in 2h15'37" at an average speed of 37.164 km/h.
Challenge jerseys
- Yellow jersey — overall leader
- White jersey — best rider born in 2009
- Green jersey — mountains classification
- Red jersey — points classification (sprints)
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Practical information — Trofeo Gossolengo
How to get there
Gossolengo is located a few kilometers southwest of Piacenza. By car, it can be reached from the A1 motorway (Piacenza Sud exit) or the A21, continuing along the SP6 towards Val Trebbia. The reference train station is Piacenza, connected to the town by intercity buses.
Gathering and start
The gathering for the athletes is scheduled for 7:30 AM in Piazza Roma, in front of the Gossolengo town hall, while the official start is at 9:30 AM from Via Matteotti.
Admission
The race takes place on the road and is free for the public, who can watch along the route and at the finish line. It is advisable to follow the instructions of the organization and security personnel in the areas affected by road closures.
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Where does it take place — Trofeo Gossolengo
Via Matteotti
Via Matteotti, 29020 Gossolengo