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Giro d’Abruzzo cycling race

Overview

The eighth edition of the Giro d’Abruzzo cycling race has officially commenced, featuring a four-day course covering approximately 640 to 650 kilometers across the Abruzzo region. Following initial traffic and parking restrictions in Cupello and Oricola to facilitate setup, the competition began with a 155 km opening stage from Cupello. This first stage traversed the Majella slopes and concluded with a challenging climb at Casalincontrada.

On the second day of racing, Lennart Jasch of the Tudor Pro Cycling Team secured a solo victory, finishing nine seconds ahead of the main field. In the general classification, Alessandro Fancellu maintains a narrow lead, followed closely by Mathys Rondel. Other notable riders, including Giacomo Ballabio and Colin Stüssi, remain within striking distance of the overall lead.

Regional officials, including Abruzzo President Marco Marsilio and Tourism Undersecretary Daniele D’Amario, continue to utilize the event as a strategic tool for promoting the region’s landscapes and tourism through international television coverage.

Entities

Diego Ulissi · Mathys Rondel · Oricola · Dorian Godon · Abruzzo

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Giro d’Abruzzo cycling race begins in Italy

    The Giro d’Abruzzo cycling race is underway in Italy. Lennart Jasch won the second stage, while Alessandro Fancellu leads the general classification in the four-day event.

  2. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Giro d’Abruzzo cycling race to trigger road closures in Cupello and Oricola

    The Giro d’Abruzzo 2026 cycling race will cause road closures and parking restrictions in Cupello and Oricola during the event stages in mid-September.

Sources

abruzzonews.eu · centroabruzzonews.blogspot.it · chietitoday.it · cyclismactu.net · ilgiornaledellosport.net · rete8.it · sportface.it · team-vorarlberg.at · terremarsicane.it · vastoweb.com

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