Trofeo Daniele Baldo – Gran Premio Dao Conad

A celebration of youth cycling in Aldeno

The Trofeo Daniele Baldo – Gran Premio Dao Conad is one of the most anticipated events on the Trentino youth cycling calendar. The race takes place in Aldeno, a town in the Vallagarina valley in the province of Trento, transforming the local streets into a genuine race circuit for the afternoon. The event is reserved for the Giovanissimi category—young cyclists aged 7 to 12, divided into G1 to G6 classes—who are taking their first steps into competitive racing here.

The Via 25 Aprile circuit

The track consists of a 1,600-meter urban loop, with the start and finish line located on Via 25 Aprile. Each category completes a number of laps that increases with age: from a single lap for the youngest (G1) up to nine laps for the G6 group. It is a course designed to be both safe and exciting, where young athletes can compete in a festive atmosphere, watched by families and fans lining the barriers throughout the town.

Organized by the centenarian Forti e Veloci

Behind the event is the Club Ciclistico Forti e Veloci, one of the longest-running sports clubs in Trentino: in 2025, it celebrated its centenary and has now entered its 101st year. The association has nurtured athletes who have gone on to become professionals and continues to invest strongly in its youth academy, organizing numerous races for Giovanissimi, Esordienti, and Allievi categories every season.

A stage of the 'Io Ci Provo' challenge

The Trofeo Daniele Baldo is part of the 'Io Ci Provo – Casse Rurali Trentine' challenge, a multidisciplinary youth cycling circuit promoted by the Trento Committee of the Italian Cycling Federation (Federciclismo). The challenge brings together nine events, including road races, skill trials, and mountain bike competitions, with the goal of helping young riders grow by exposing them to different disciplines. The Aldeno stage is one of the road race events on the calendar and attracts all the Trentino teams and many from the Veneto region every year.

Dedicated to the memory of Daniele Baldo

The race bears the name of Daniele Baldo and is accompanied by the Gran Premio Dao Conad title, linked to the commercial partnership that supports the event. It is an event that combines sport, memory, and community, confirming Aldeno as a key reference point for youth cycling in Trentino-Alto Adige.