170 riders, 34 teams: tomorrow, April 21, the world’s best U23 riders will compete in the Easter Monday Classic. Putz, Schrettl, Omrzel and Italians Donati, Borgo, Finn, and Turconi top the contenders list 

Tomorrow, Monday, April 21, 34 teams (17 Italian and 17 foreign) and 170 riders (representing 35 countries) will start from Villa di Cordignano (Treviso) for the 86th Giro del Belvedere, with the goal of taking the baton from Slovenian Gal Glivar, winner in 2024.

In its 102 years of history, the Easter Monday Classic has consecrated many talents. From Silvio Martinello (1983), Maurizio Fondriest (1986) and Ivan Gotti (1990), to the winners of recent editions who have already made their way among professionals, Juan Ayuso (2021) and Romain Grégoire (2022).

Climbers, powerful riders, athletes who can compete in the Northern races – the Giro del Belvedere is open to many scenario. International contenders are Austrians Sebastian Putz (RedBull-BORA), and Marco Schrettl (Tirol KTM), winner a few days ago in San Vendemiano. Furthermore, the promising Slovenian Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious Devo Team), Belgian Duarte Marivoet (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), second at the Trofeo Piva, and British rider Tomas Pattinson (Team Visma | Lease a Bike).

Italy’s hopes are on Lorenzo Finn […]

Another great U23 cycling showcase awaits the 86th Easter Monday Classic on April 21st. Among the top names riding for the crown on the roads of Treviso are Putz, Schrettl, Omrzel, Schwarzbacher, Marivoet and Pattinson

Giro del Belvedere is  ready to showcase once again the very best of U23 cycling. The Easter Monday Classic crowned riders like Juan Ayuso, Romain Grégoire and Stefan Küng while Tadej Pogačar, Aleksandr Vlasov and Tao Geoghegan Hart didn’t make it to celebrate. Sure thing is that since its debut in 1923, Giro del Belvedere lines up many future stars and champions.

On Monday, April 21st, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Italy) it’s time for the 86th chapter of this great adventure. Over the years, Giro del Belvedere withstood the changes of this sport and evolved with it, becoming increasingly global while maintaining the focus on young cycling talents. Those who have the chance to ride on the roads of Treviso have great skills, big dreams and great ambitions: a future in the Pro peloton and in the World Tour.

Alongside the solid amount of Italian riders, the Easter Monday Classic welcomes the best cyclists on the international level, and the Countries that are focusing the most […]

The road from his hometown Solighetto to Cordignano, start and finish line of Giro del Belvedere, is just about 30 km by bike. Alessandro Borgo, 20-year-old rider of Bahrain Victorius Development Team, has cycled it countless times. However, in his early career, he has gone well beyond his home roads and has even made his World Tour debut.

On Monday, April 21, the day of the 86th Easter Monday Classic, Borgo will return to these roads chasing his definitive breakthrough. Furthermore, he aims at stopping Italy’s winning drought, lasting since Samuele Battistella’s triumph in 2019.

Borgo already raced Giro del Belvedere in 2024: in his first year in the U23 category, he finished tenth in Villa di Cordignano, leaving him with bittersweet emotions. “Overall I would say it was a good result, especially considering that I made a mistake before the last turn. I got boxed in and had to chase throughout the sprint, missing a great opportunity. It was a good learning experience that has helped me improve and will be useful this year, because I’m going for the best possible result.”

His experience has been […]

The German team will feature for the very first time in the Easter Monday Classic on April 21st. The strong lineup includes 2024 Junior World Champion Lorenzo Finn, and last year’s runner-up Davide Donati, together with Austrian Putz, British Thornley, and Australian Tuckwell

With less than two weeks to go, the Giro del Belvedere is shaping towards another very promising edition. After announcing the return of defending champions UAE Team Emirates Gen Z, it’s time to know who are the most formidable opponents who will fight for the crown on April 21st.

Following the increasingly technical and international level of recent years, living up to the race nickname of “Spring World Championship”, Belvedere will feature for the very first time the newborn team of Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies. Despite its recent creation, the German squad directed by Gregor Gazvoda has set the bar very high and it’s on the hunt for gold on the roads of Villa di Cordignano (Treviso).

The team stated that the goal of the U23 squad is “to prepare young riders for the WorldTour while aiming for maximum success”, and that’s exactly what is going to happen at the Giro del Belvedere. To reach this goal, […]

After their impressive victory last year with Slovenian rider Gal Glivar, the UAE Team Emirates Gen Z aims to become the first squad in a decade to win the prestigious under-23 race in consecutive years. Schwarzabcher, Marivoet, and Fabries together with Italians Giaimi and Sambinello will lead the charge in Villa di Cordignano on April 21st

In today’s cycling, when UAE is in the game it’s likely they are a serious contender. This year’s Giro del Belvedere, to be held on April 21 in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso), promises to be another thrilling showcase of cycling rising stars, and the squad from the United Arab Emirates is ready to play its part.

Following the great win in 2024, thanks to a solid teamwork by Pablo Torres who set the perfect finale for Gal Glivar’s triumph, UAE Gen Z will line up again at the Easter Monday Classic. Guided by former professional cyclist Jan Polanc, the UAE is crafting the next generation of cycling stars, dreaming of joining their idols in what is now the best team in the world, following the footsteps of superstars like Tadej Pogačar and Juan Ayuso. Fun fact: both of them previously competed at Belvedere, with the […]

With 19 international teams, and 24 Continental squads, the Easter Monday classic (April 21) gears up for another great edition. Among the top contenders are Visma Lease a Bike, Red Bull Bora hansgrohe, Bahrain Victorious and Bardiani

Giro del Belvedere is getting ready to host another memorable edition. The Easter Monday Classic, scheduled for April 21 in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso), will welcome 35 teams, with an impressive 19 coming from abroad, representing 15 Countries, further cementing the event’s prestigious standing beyond Italian borders.

The number of Continental teams represents a new record, with 24 in total. The race will showcase fierce competition and spectacular sceneries, featuring the best U23 teams battling in what’s known as a “Spring World Championship.” The global dimension of the Giro del Belvedere becomes evident when listing the participating nations, ranging from Mexico to Australia, including a strong contingent of European teams (9 countries beyond Italy, with Germany bringing 4 teams), and extending to the Middle East and Kazakhstan.

Leading the pack are the defending champions UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z, who triumphed in 2024 thanks to Slovenian rider Gal Glivar, perfectly launched on the final straight by teammate Pablo Torres. Chasing victory will be various development squads […]

Following a spectacular 2024 edition, the organization of Pro Belvedere brings back the same route with start and finish in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso). On April 21st, the battle is on on the ascents of Piai della Vigna and Montaner

Preparation are in full swing for the 86th edition of Giro del Belvedere, scheduled for April 21-25 in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso). After careful consideration, the organization of Pro Belvedere opted to confirm the 168 km route tamed by Slovenian Glivar in 2024.

The course proved to be challenging and spectacular, on the line until the very end, and to be a solid test for the best U23 rising stars of international cycling. Glivar, who won wearing the UAE Gen Z jersey, has now entered the World Tour with the Alpecin-Deceuninck team. Through this achievement, Belvedere keeps its streak open: from 2013, every winner has made it to the pro peloton.

As per tradition, the opening circuit will feature the “Conche” area, to be repeated 8 times. After that, the recently added climb of Piai della Vigna (500 metres at 9% with a 15% peak) will take the centre stage for 5 laps, making the first selection ahead of the final. The last […]

The 21-year-old Slovenian talent claims a thrilling and Giro del Belvedere with plenty of rain, escapes and turnarounds. Visma misses out at the very end, Donati (Biesse-Carrera) and Crescioli (Team Technipes) round up the podium

Lately, the bond between Slovenia, UAE and cycling grows every day more. And that was again the case at the 85th Giro del Belvedere, staged today, April 1st, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, North East Italy). UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z Gal Glivar, 21-year-old rider of, raised his hands on the finish line after a thrilling Giro del Belvedere. One of the few accomplishments missed by one the greatest today’s cycling stars and fellow countryman, Tadej Pogačar, who recorded two top-10 but never got better than a 8th place.

Despite the heavy rain in the first part of the day, a massive crowd celebrated the Slovenian as well as an impressive performance by the Italian athletes as Davide Donati (Biesse-Carrera) and Ludovico Crescioli (Team Technipes #InEmiliaRomagna) rounded out the podium.

Empty hands and great disappointment for the Visma-Lease a Bike’s reigning champion, who grazed the win with Menno Huising but missed out on the gold medal: “I gave it all and made a 20” gap with a handful of km to go, but in the end it was not enough”. The […]