Lorenzo Finn’s back-to-back victory – the first in 66 years – and triumph in the rainbow jersey headline an Easter Monday Classic that drew massive crowds and nearly 2 million social media views. The organizers: “A day that paid back a year of work.”

Since 1923, Easter Monday in the hills of the Marca Trevigiana means one thing: Giro del Belvedere. For 87 editions now, this historic U23 race has transformed the village of Villa di Cordignano, less than 1,000 inhabitants, into cycling’s center of gravity for a day.

This year’s edition on April 6 delivered something special. U23 World Champion Lorenzo Finn became the first rider since Claudio Zanchetta in 1959-1960 to win back-to-back editions and the first to cross the line in the rainbow jersey since Gianni Giacomini in 1980. Racing for

A decisive move with 30 km to go secured the U23 World Champion the long-awaited back-to-back victory in Villa di Cordignano, Treviso. Britain’s William Smith and Italy’s Tommaso Bambagioni rounded out the podium

From the cobbles of Tour of Flanders to the climbs of Giro del Belvedere, the colours of the rainbow jersey lit up the peloton across Easter weekend. Tadej Pogačar made it shine on Sunday, and Lorenzo Finn today, on Easter Monday, April 6.

As in Belgium the day before, it only took the blink of an eye to define the race. With 30 kilometres to go, and the outcome still wide open, Finn made his move — a powerful acceleration that reshaped the peloton and carried him into the history and the legend of the Giro del Belvedere.

The 19-year-old Italian claimed his second consecutive victory, a feat that had not been achieved in 66 years, since Claudio Zanchetta’s back-to-back wins in 1959 and 1960. It also marked the first win by a reigning world champion in 46 years, since Gianni Giacomini in 1980.

Behind the Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe rookie, Britain’s William Smith (Team Visma Development) clinched second at 1:20, edging Italy’s Tommaso Bambagioni (Team Technipes), who secured third place one day after finishing runner-up at […]

The rainbow jersey of the Italian headlines the 87th edition of the Easter Monday classic in Villa di Cordignano, Treviso. Huber, Jackowiak, Sparfel and a strong Italian contingent aim to deny him a rare back-to-back victory.

On the eve of the Giro del Belvedere, one name stands above the rest: Lorenzo Finn. At just 19 years old, the Italian carries the weight of the rainbow jersey on his shoulders — and with it, the pressure and expectations that come with being the rider to beat. On Monday, April 6, all eyes in Villa di Cordignano, Treviso, will be on the U23 World Champion as he lines up for the 87th edition of the race.

A total of 175 riders from 35 teams will take part in the Easter Monday classic, […]

The U23 World Champion returns to the Easter Monday classic on April 6 in rainbow jersey: the 2025 winner and Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe aim for a historic back-to-back at Villa di Cordignano

The images and emotions of the 2025 Giro del Belvedere are still vivid in the minds of the fans who crowd the roads of Villa di Cordignano (Northern Italy) every Easter Monday. A feeling of having witnessed something special — the rise of a talent primed to leave a mark on international cycling.

One year on, Lorenzo Finn is set to return to the Giro del Belvedere on Monday, April 6, not only as the defending champion, but now wearing the U23 World Champion’s rainbow jersey. Since his victory in Treviso last spring, the 19-year-old from Genoa has gone on to claim the world title in Rwanda, securing back-to-back rainbow jerseys after his junior triumph in Switzerland in 2024.

The rainbow jersey will thus be the highlight of the 2026 Giro del Belvedere. Finn has all the credentials to deliver another standout performance — and to achieve a consecutive victory that remains unique in the history of the Easter Monday classic. Only Claudio Zanchetta managed the feat, winning […]

The Easter Monday U23 classic continues to attract some of the most promising names in international cycling. Among the riders expected at the 87th Giro del Belvedere on Monday, April 6, is Poland’s Jan Michal Jackowiak, one of the standout talents of the early season, who will line up as part of a highly competitive Bahrain Victorious Development Team: “We have high ambitions”

With just over a week to go until the 2026 edition, the Giro del Belvedere is once again preparing to showcase the strength and depth of the international Under-23 scene. As per its tradition, the roads of the Treviso area will provide the setting for a race that has long served as a benchmark for emerging riders looking to make their mark on the road to the professional ranks.

Among the expected contenders is Poland’s Jan Michal Jackowiak, born in 2007, who already made a strong impression in 2025 with a podium finish at the Junior World Championships in Rwanda, before opening his 2026 campaign with an encouraging performance at the Giro di Sardegna, where he claimed the best young rider jersey and finished sixth overall.

“I go into every race with high ambitions and high expectations,” said Jackowiak. “This […]

Second place at the U23 World Championships in Rwanda behind Lorenzo Finn, the talented 20yo rider is ready to test himself and lead the Swiss team on the roads of Treviso on Easter Monday, April 6. “It will be a tough challenge, but I’m aiming for a podium spot.”

Among the many new features of the 2026 Giro del Belvedere, scheduled as always for Easter Monday on April 6, is the debut of Tudor Pro Cycling U23. The development squad of the Swiss ProTeam — whose structure is similar to a WorldTour organisation — is preparing for its first appearance on the roads of the Treviso area.

With 7 development teams and 24 Continental teams on the start list, there is no shortage of contenders for the title currently held by Lorenzo Finn. […]

The Swiss rider, 2nd at the U23 World Championships in Rwanda, alongside the Ecuadorian climber who impressed at the Tour de l’Avenir, as well as France’s Sparfel and Poland’s Jackowiak. On Monday, April 6 in Treviso, plenty of rising stars will line up chasing the crown of Lorenzo Finn, who still has to decide whether he will defend his title. The Espoirs World Champion could claim a rare back-to-back victory, last happened 66 years ago

There is a reason why the Giro del Belvedere is often called the “Spring World Championship.” Its roll of honour speaks for itself: in 103 years of history, many future champions of world cycling have made their mark on the roads of Treviso.

On Monday, April 6, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), the story is ready to be written once again. Some of the best Under-23 riders in the world will battle — and […]

After a standout 2025 edition won by Italy’s breakout talent Lorenzo Finn, the Giro del Belvedere is set to shine on the traditional Easter Monday’s spot: the brightest U23 prospects will storm to Villa di Cordignano (Treviso) looking for a chance among Pro’s

The 2025 season saw Italy back on the highest step of the Giro del Belvedere podium with former Junior Road World Champion and actually U23 Road World Champion, Lorenzo Finn. The brightest star of Italian cycling took a commanding victory on the roads of Villa di Cordignano (Treviso), reigniting local fans’ hopes of a new generational talent.

The race enters now its 87th edition, scheduled on April 6, 2026, and it’s ready to showcase once again the best international rising star in the U23 category. Often referred to as the “Spring World Championships”, the Easter Monday Classic has long been a launchpad for future World Tour professionals. Finn’s triumph reinforced that reputation, and extended the Belvedere’s long list of winners who have successfully stepped up to the top tier.

The roll of honour speaks for itself: besides Finn, in the last decade the race featured prestigious winners such as Andrea Vendrame, Romain Grégoire, Johannes Staune-Mitte, Gal Glivar and Spanish […]

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 […]