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 Italian rider, reigning U23 World Champion, has not yet confirmed whether he will race. If he was to return at the start line in Villa di Cordignano, he will face several high-level rivals, starting with Jan Huber, 20 year-old Swiss rider and silver medallist in last year’s Road World Championship.
“Finn’s return would raise the level of the race even further, even though it is already extremely high,” said the Swiss rider. “However, I would not see it as a rematch of the World Championships. Rather, it would be another test for both of us, to understand how our development is progressing.”
Although this will be Tudor Pro Cycling’s first participation in the Giro del Belvedere, confidence in the U23 team is high, as shown by the fact that eight Espoirs riders have already made their debut in the professional ranks in the early part of the 2026 season.
“It was a great and useful experience,” Huber continued, “because it allowed me to learn a lot from the more experienced riders, and to better understand certain dynamics, such as positioning in the peloton and racing with radio communication.”
The team’s ambitions for the Giro del Belvedere are very clear: “Our goal is to aim at least for a podium finish. Races are unpredictable, especially when there are so many high-level riders involved, so during the race we will understand what our realistic targets really are.”
The 2026 Giro del Belvedere will cover 168 kilometres with more than 2,000 metres of elevation gain. Riders will tackle the climb of Conche, the demanding ramp of Piai della Vigna, and the historic ascents of Montaner and Via delle Longhe, which have long served as the ideal springboard towards the finish line.
