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Cycling updates: Granfondo La Medievale, Lonardi transfer, and Giro di Lombardia route
Several major cycling events and developments have been announced for the 2026 season. The Granfondo La Medievale, organized by Asd Ciclismo Lazio, is set for September 27, 2026. The 105-kilometer course will start in Tivoli and finish at San Polo dei Cavalieri, featuring a new timed section and a climbing challenge.
In professional cycling, rider Giovanni Lonardi is reportedly nearing an agreement to join the World Tour team Groupama-FDJ United. The transfer, expected to take effect in 2027, would see the Veronese sprinter move from Team Polti VisitMalta to the French squad.
Additionally, the 120th edition of the Giro di Lombardia has revealed its route for October 10, 2026. The 239-kilometer race will run from Bergamo to Como, featuring nine climbs and a new final circuit that includes a double ascent of San Fermo della Battaglia to increase the difficulty for climbers.
Entities
Asd Ciclismo Lazio · Giovanni Lonardi · Giro di Lombardia · Groupama-FDJ United · Tivoli
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Granfondo La Medievale 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, September 27. www.sportfriends.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Journalist Ciro Scognamiglio reports that Giovanni Lonardi is close to an agreement with Groupama-FDJ United. www.inbici.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Granfondo La Medievale course is approximately 105 kilometers long. www.sportfriends.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Giro di Lombardia route features a double ascent of San Fermo della Battaglia in the final circuit. www.sportmagazine.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Giovanni Lonardi would join Groupama-FDJ United starting in 2027. www.inbici.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 120th edition of the Giro di Lombardia will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. www.sportmagazine.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Asd Ciclismo Lazio is organizing the Granfondo La Medievale 2026. www.sportfriends.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Giro di Lombardia 2026 route will be 239 kilometers long, starting in Bergamo and ending in Como. www.sportmagazine.it