Memorial Marco Pantani 2026 cycling race set in Italy

Memorial Marco Pantani professional cycling Emilia-Romagna UCI Europe Tour road racing

The 23rd edition of the Memorial Marco Pantani is set to take place on September 12, 2026, featuring a 191.6-kilometer course traveling from Riccione to Cesenatico in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The race, part of the UCI Europe Tour, will include 172 cyclists from 25 teams.

Defending champion Michael Storer of Tudor Pro Cycling headlines the field. Other notable competitors include Giulio Pellizzari of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Christian Scaroni of XDS-Astana, and Alex Aranburu of Cofidis. The route is characterized by technical climbs, including the Passo delle Siepi, Gorolo, and a demanding circuit through Longiano-Roncofreddo that features the steep Via Felloniche climb.

In related cycling news, Giulio Ciccone expressed satisfaction with his second-place finish at the GP Quebec 2026. While acknowledging Remco Evenepoel’s victory, Ciccone noted his improving form as he prepares for the upcoming World Championships in Montreal.

Entities

Cesenatico · GS Emilia · Giulio Pellizzari · Marco Pantani · Michael Storer · Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe · Riccione

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Giulio Ciccone: "Forma buona, Montreal non so cosa aspettarmi ma sono pronto" [www.ilpallonegonfiato.it]

about 8 hours ago

Storer, Scaroni y Aranburu encabezan el cartel del Memorial Marco Pantani 2026 [Previa] [www.esciclismo.com]

about 15 hours ago

Ciclismo, al via il 23° Memorial Pantani. Da Riccione a Cesenatico nel segno del Pirata - Chiamami Città [www.chiamamicitta.it]

about 1 hour ago

LIVE Memorial Pantani 2026 in DIRETTA: Pellizzari e Scaroni tra i più attesi [www.oasport.it]

about 8 hours ago

Evenepoel lancia un segnale: «Ma per il mondiale devo stare calmo e procedere giorno per giorno» - Bicisport [www.quibicisport.it]

about 3 hours ago

MEMORIAL PANTANI. GRANDE SFIDA SULLE STRADE DEL PIRATA [www.tuttobiciweb.it]

about 4 hours ago