35 teams to ride the 80th edition of the Easter Monday Classic on April 2nd, 2018. The list of 16 Italian and 19 foreign squads includes two prospects such as Pogacar and Stannard

Giro del Belvedere rides at full speed towards its “D-Day”, on Monday April 2nd, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), where the best cycling prospects will face one of the most important races of the U23 international calendar, celebrating its 80th edition.

With around three weeks to go, Pro Belvedere’s organizers unveiled the teams’ list, including 19 non-Italian outfits and absolute premiere like Team Wiggins (Great Britain), IAM Excelsior (Switzerland) and Bicicletas Strongman Colombia Coldeportes (Colombia). Zalf Euromobil Désirée Fior and Team Colpack lead the 16-squad Italian contingent.

Teams from 17 different countries will take part at the 2018 Easter Monday Classic: Italy, France, Denmark, Colombia, Russia, Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Slovenia, Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Principality of Monaco, Norway, United States and Netherlands. Alongside the announcement of the teams, the line-up shaped up further with two rising stars at the start, Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum) and Aussie Robert Stannard (Mitchelton Bike Exchange).

The riders will face a 166,6 Km classic route, characterized by two different circuits: […]

The Continental team founded by Sir Bradley Wiggins will be at the start of the “Easter Monday Classic” on Monday April 2nd. Villa di Cordignano ready to welcome the best young prospects of British cycling

Team Wiggins is the latest high-end addition to the starting field of the 2018 Giro del Belvedere, to be held on Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy). The 80th edition of the U23 International Classic promises to be spectacular as ever, while fielding a significant share of foreign power to go with the top outfits of the Italian panorama.

The Continental team founded in 2015 by Sir Bradley Wiggins – a World and Olympic Champion in his career, winner of the 2012 Tour de France – World and Olympic Championships on both the track and the road and the 2012 Tour the France – has a mission of working in perspective and growing young talents, with the ambition of raising tomorrow’s leaders. Team Wiggins’ philosophy is a perfect match with the Giro del Belvedere, a showcase that brought to prominence some of the brightest talents over the years, from Italy and beyond.

Standing out among Team Wiggins’ prospects is 18-year-old Tom Pidcock, who competes […]

Memories, historical pics, stories: a new book celebrates the 80th edition of the U23 International Classic that launched many cycling stars over the years

The Giro del Belvedere, to be held on Monday April 2^nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), assesses its stories and memories, facts and figures  through a new book,  “Ultima curva a sinistra – 80 edizioni del Giro del Belvedere”. (Last bend to the right – 80 years of Giro del Belvedere) written by Valentina Covre, a 33-year-old girl living in Cordignano, to reaffirm the atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm in Villa di Cordignano in looking forward the “D-day” of its Easter Monday Classics.

The book – to be unveiled in occasion of 2018 Giro del Belvedere’s official vernissage, scheduled on Friday March 23^rd in Treviso’s nearby – retraces the history of the Italian cycling event with all the route’s changes and the backstories unveiled by the organizing committee, the achievement of the international status and the turning point in terms of marketing and communication. Moreover, the second part of the book collects evidence of athletes, sports directors, organizers through a number of engaging stories and funny anecdotes.

Enhanced by unpublished photos, the two halves of the book are interspersed by the roll of honor: from the first edition won by Italian Alfonso Piccin on October 14^th, 1923, to Belarus Aleksandr Riabushenko, the last […]

The Pro Belvedere prepares the historical 2018 edition of “Easter Monday Classic”, scheduled on Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Italy). The route does not change featuring the ascents of Montaner and Via delle Longhe in the finale

80 years of history staying young: year by year, the Giro del Belvedere keeps the roots linked to territory and traditions, increasing its international reputation in the U23 cycling calendar. Pro Belvedere’s organizers are warming up the “Easter Monday Classic” engine: on Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), the best prospects of world cycling will face one of the most prestigious races of the season, with the goal to be on the golden book following Belorussian Alexander Riabushenko, last year’s winner with the European Champion jersey.

The race will take place on the same route as the last editions over the traditional 166,6-Km course. The first part of the race unfolds along 11 laps of a 12-Km circuit, including the Conche hill. The finale is characterized by two laps of another circuit of 17,3 Km, including the classic Montaner climb, in Borgo Canalet (1,7 Km at 12% average gradient with peak at 20%), and the Via delle Longhe hill […]

Pro Belvedere’s organizers are getting down to work on the next edition of the U23 international classic race to be held on April 2nd, 2018 in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy)

The Giro del Belvedere will soon celebrate another anniversary of its history hosting the 80th edition of the U23 international race, on Monday April 2nd, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy).

The Italian classic race has always been the perfect springboard for the best cycling prospects and the 2017 edition was no exception: 6 riders of the top-10 are facing their debut in the pro’ category, starting by the winner Aleksandr Riabushenko (joining the UAE-Team Emirates), the runner-up Lucas Hamilton (Orica-Scott) and third-placed Matteo Fabbro (Team Katusha-Alpecin). Again: Daniel Savini (fourth) joined Bardiani-CSF, Neilson Powless (sixth) the Team Lotto NL-Jumbo and Michael Storer (eighth) the Team Sunweb.

With last April’s success, dressing the European Champion jersey, the 22-year-old Belarussian Aleksandr Riabushenko further enriched the race’s prestigious list of honours, including top-riders such as Maurizio Fondriest, Silvio Martinello, Ivan Gotti, Sacha Modolo and Stefan Kueng.

The 80th Giro del Belvedere will be celebrated by the organizers with plenty of side events. “We are working for a special edition – the OC director […]

Alexandr Riabushenko claimed a prestigious win in the 79th edition of the “Easter Monday Classic” surrounded by a great crowd. Aussie Hamilton and Italian Fabbro rounded out the podium

For the second consecutive year, a non-italian rider celebrates at the Giro del Belvedere, whose resounding success and massive prestige have been confirmed by the huge crowd surrounding the race. From the Swiss National Champion’s jersey, worn by Patrick Muller last year, to the European Champion’s jersey of Belarussian Alexandr Riabushenko, winner of the 79th “Easter Monday Classic” with a powerful sprint on the slightly sloping finish in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy).

Behind Team Palazzago’s 21-year-old rider another of the big favourites, Lucas Hamilton (Australia National Team), second on the finish line. The Australian youngster inflamed the race in the last time on the Montaner climb together with Italian Matteo Fabbro (Cycling Team Friuli), who completed the day’s podium.

“I dreamed of winning the Giro del Belvedere with the European Champion’s jersey – said the winner. – This is a prestigious race and I wanted to do well. In the early part of Montaner ascent, Hamilton and Fabbro were in front of me, then I recovered the gap in the second part of the climb and in the finale I controlled the situation in […]

200 riders, 40 teams (including 20 foreign) representing 14 Countries to line-up at the Easter Monday classic. Live coverage on the official website

Winter is over, Spring is coming and this for cycling means Classics’ time. While the professionals tackle the Ardennes’ week, the Under 23 season reaches a moment with plenty of important international races, making it a crucial juncture of the year.

That is why on Monday April 17th, at the 79th Giro del Belvedere in Villa di Cordignano (Northern Italy), the best prospects in cycling, from Italy and beyond, will light up the show the roads of the Treviso province, with the goal of winning the prestigious international classic, whose glory blessed a number of great talents such as Maurizio Fondriest, Ivan Gotti and Olympic Champion Silvio Martinello.

200 riders, 40 teams (including 20 foreign) representing 14 Countries: the race’s leitmotif is the challenge between the Italian prospects and the international rising stars, starting from the defending champion, Swiss Patrick Muller (BMC Development Team), who will try to achieve an historical repeat as first rider to conquer consecutive wins at the Giro del Belvedere.

In first line to disrupt his plans will be the top Italian names, Daniel Savini (Maltinti), Matteo […]

BMC Development Team’s Swiss aims for an historical double. Axeon’s duo Costa – Dunbar (winner of Flanders U23), the ambitious Australian National Team and Palazzago’s Belarussian U23 European Champion are some of the most awaited protagonists. LIVE written coverage on the official website

The Marca Trevigiana is ready to live another exciting weekend with the 79th Giro del Belvedere. An exciting and uncertain challenge will take place on Monday, April 17th with some of the most promising riders in international cycling.

Home talents like Savini, Lizde and Fabbro will face a large group of international prospects, looking to make an impact on the course charted by Pro Belvedere. Winner in Villa di Cordignano one year ago and pursuing an historical double in the Easter Monday’s U23 event, BMC Development Team’s Patrick Muller is among the most awaited riders to the starting line

Like the BMC young team (also keep an eye on Reto Muller e Martin Schäppi), Axeon Hagens Berman and the Australian National Team will line-up an ambitious roster. The US team’s best cards are expected to be Adrien Costa and Edward Dunbar, winner of the last U23 Tour of Flanders, whilst the Australian line-up boasts three big guns like Michael Storer, […]

BMC Development Team’s Swiss aims for an historical “repeat” at the Easter Monday classic. In over 90 years of history, nobody has ever claimed consecutive wins

It’s official: Patrick Muller will take part in the 79th Giro del Belvedere on Monday April 19th in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), with the goal of achieving his second win in a row. In over 90 years of history, nobody has ever claimed consecutive wins at the U23 Easter Monday international classic.

After the powerful sprint of the 2016 edition at the end of a perfect race, BMC Development Team’s 20-year-old rider will try to give Switzerland the third win in the last 5 editions: the Swiss escalation had started in the 2013 season with Stefan Kueng’s win. The 2015 Individual Pursuit World Champion went on to become one of the best TT specialists around.

Muller has started quietly his third year in the U23 category with a tenth place claimed at Gent-Wevelgem/Kattekoers-Ieper, after an excellent 2016 season, characterized by a good feeling with Italian races: in addition to Belvedere’s win, Muller finished second at Trofeo Piva and fourth at Piccolo Giro di Lombardia.

The Swiss prospect will be supported by a strong team in his […]

The renewed version of U23 Easter Monday classic’s website is online. Media accreditation procedures for the international event of April 17th are now open

90 years of history but forever young: the Giro del Belvedere refreshes its look for the 79th edition with the launch of the new website. The goal of the Pro Belvedere organizers was to make it easier for the visitors to browse through all the contents and information on the event taking place on Monday April 17th in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), with the best cycling prospects in the World at the start.

Home and in-read pages have been developed with “responsive” technology, to make the contents fully readable and enjoyable also through smartphone and tablet. There are two language options for the whole navigation – English and Italian – whilst the race information will also be uploaded in French.

The restyling of www.girodelbelvedere.it represents another step forward for the Easter Monday Classic, once again promising an exciting challenge between International prospects such as Adrien Costa and Junior World Champion Jakob Egholm.

All the media wishing to cover the 2017 Giro del Belvedere can now apply for media accreditation via the online form. Please click here […]