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L’Eroica is a non-competitive “cycling history” event (hereinafter also referred to as an event or, improperly, a race or competition), with the aim of encouraging socialising and promoting the local area.
L’Eroica is a non-competitive historical (“Ciclostorica”) cycling event (herein referred to as event or incorrectly as race), that favours the social aspect of cycling and aims to promote the territory.
This is a commemorative historical race that passes along various white roads, i.e. non-asphalt roads at a controlled pace. Participation in L’Eroica is dedicated to cyclists wearing vintage or historically inspired cycling gear, on historical or vintage-style bikes, as described in Art. 6 of these rules and in the REGISTRATION section of the www.eroicagaiole.it and www.eroica.cc websites.
The rules and regulations of the event, which is affiliated with and promoted by the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI) and the Association of Italian Sport’s Centres (ACSI), comply with the current regulations of the National Amateur sector of the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI).
The event will take place on:
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026 in Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026 in Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy
L’Eroica offers 5 different routes:
Each participant may choose the route that is most suited to him/her and the choice must be indicated when registering. However, it is possible to modify your choice up until 31 July 2025, without any penalty, as long as you choose a route requiring the same type of medical certificate for the practice of sport, as indicated in the following ART. 4.
This faculty may be curtailed or modified by the Organisation for technical and/or safety reasons.
Minors, aged between 13 and 17, can participate in the 46km route.
For minors, in addition to presenting the certificate of fitness for sporting practice and the sports card for cycling, it is necessary to provide authorization from the parents or whoever exercises parental authority. The authorization form is available at the following (LINK).
Routes will be signposted but each rider is expected to use the "Road Book" and "Eroica map". The maps and GPS routes may be consulted and downloaded from the Routes page on the www.eroicagaiole.it website.
Starting times will be as follows:
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy
SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy
In order to adhere to Italian law, when registering, the athletes must be members of the FCI or of a sport’s club that is affiliated with the FCI.
Affiliated Sport’s Club : ACSI – ACLI - AICS – ASI – LIBERATAS – CSAIN – CSEN – CSI – OPES -UISP.
A valid cycling club membership card must be uploaded onto the appropriate section of the My Eroica platform, at least 15 days before registering to give the Organisation time to check it. All cards will be checked within 15 days of being uploaded.
Membership categories are:
Italian Cyclists who are NOT in possession of cycling club membership may register by paying €10 for “ACSI membership” which includes daily insurance coverage.
Foreign cyclists may register only by paying €10 for “ACSI membership” which includes daily insurance coverage.
The Organisation reserves the incontestable right to accept or refuse registration or to exclude an entrant from an event, should his/her participation damage the image of the event.
The “ACSI membership” card it must not be loaded on the MyEroica page.
For all participants, including holders of a Cycling Sports Card (as per Art. 3), it is MANDATORY to present to the organization a valid CERTIFICATE of fitness to practice sports.
The certificate of fiteness for sports practice required depends on the type of route chosen and on the type of membership, as defined by the FCI Implementing Rules.
Participation in the 209 km, 135 km, 106 km and 81 km routes, NON-competitive routes of HIGH psychophysical effort, is subject to the regular possession of the following requirement:
Participation in the 46 km, NON-competitive routes of LOW psychophysical effort, is subject to the regular possession of the following requirement:
The medical certificate showing fitness to practice sport must be uploaded to the “MyEroica” platform, in the “My documents” section, by 31 August 2025. The certificate will be checked and validated online within 15 days of being uploaded. If the certificate is not compliant, it will be refused and cancelled and the entrant will have to upload a new compliant one. If these conditions are not met, the cyclist will not be considered registered and he/she will also lose the right to be reimbursed.
Each participant must declare, in accordance with D.P.R. no. 445 of 28 December 2000, that the documents uploaded to the MyEroica system correspond to the originals in his/her possession.
The participant is therefore to be held directly responsible for the truthfulness and originality of the document sent and uploaded.
It is possible to register online on the www.eroicagaiole.it website.
Each participant must first register on the MyEroica platform, choose a username and password which will afterwards be used to access MyEroica to register for the event.
Registration will open on 10 DECEMBER 2025 - 9.00 AM (CET, Rome) until the race numbers available for the different types are sold out according with the following methods:
The registration fee, irrespective of the amount paid, includes *:
* The registration for the “DUE GIORNI” COMBINED race includes: 1 race pack, 1 technical envelope, refreshments, pasta party, prize and showers for both days.
L’Eroica is an event dedicated to cyclists with vintage or historically inspired road-racing bicycles, clothing and accessories.
At L’Eroica, only the following kinds of bikes are permitted:
Only those bikes described in paragraphs 6.1.a / 6.1.b are permitted.
HEROIC BIKES (or vintage bikes) are all road-racing bikes with racing handlebar, built up to and including 1987, both with and without gears, such as those built in the late 19th or early 20th centuries. These bicycles usually have a steel frame but rare aluminium frames are admitted as long as the tubes are screwed and glued (like ALAN type frames) and not welded.
Regarding components, bicycles should adhere to the following general guidelines:
Obviously, early 20th century bicycles without gears do not need to comply with the above criteria as long as they have their original components.
Bicycles made of composite materials, even if in the time frame within 1987, are not considered safe and are not allowed;
Vintage-style, steel framed bikes of new or recent construction with vintage look and characteristics may be used only if they are road-racing bikes assembled using vintage components or replicated parts similar to the originals, as described above.
Bikes inspired by models from the 1970s and 80s, as described in point 6.1.a must respect the characteristics (a,b,c) regarding shift levers, toe clips and straps and brake cables.
On request, exceptions regarding the type of bicycle may be granted to participants with disabilities.
For the 46 km route, other types of vintage bicycles will be admitted, such as postman’s bikes, general working bicycles, leisure bicycles, etc.
Mountain bikes are excluded from all routes.
Any registered cyclist who arrives at the starting line or is found on the route with a bicycle that does not conform to the rules and regulations of the event will be disqualified.
Participants must wear vintage or vintage-style cycling gear, such as wool jerseys and shorts and avoid wearing modern technical gear in a visible way. Modern lycra jerseys and shorts are not permitted.
With regard to the vintage spirit of the event, participants are invited to carefully select all their accessories, from shoes to caps and water bottles etc. The only modern cycling accessory allowed is a safety-cycling helmet, which we encourage everybody to use.
All participants are expected to respect the Rules of the Road.
L’Eroica is a non-competitive historical (“Ciclostorica”) cycling event on asphalt and white roads that favours the social aspect of cycling and aims to promote the territory. The routes are divided among little-used white gravel and asphalt roads along which riders will maintain a controlled pace.
Participants in the Long 209 km and Medium 135 km routes are OBLIGED to use front and back lights on their bikes or a light may be positioned on the helmet. Lights may be modern.
We recommend that all riders carry a repair kit for punctures and breakdowns.
Registration can be considered valid only when:
The L’Eroica Organisation may, incontestably, at any time, decide whether or not to accept a registration, without obligation to provide further explanation.
If a registered cyclist is unable to participate in L’Eroica, the registration fee will not be reimbursed and the race pack will not be sent.
It is possible to request the substitution of a participant by writing to iscrizioni@eroicagaiole.it up to 30 days before the event, as long as registration is in order. The new participant must register on the “My Eroica” platform and upload the requested documents (valid cycling club membership medical certificate showing fitness to practice sport, as per ART. 3 and ART. 4). An administration fee of €15.00 will be charged for this service.
Up to 30 days before the event, it will be possible to cancel your registration by sending an email to iscrizioni@eroicagaiole.it. The Organisation reserves the right to judge whether the requests received are prompted by an “objective impossibility to participate due to injury”, as documented by medical records, which will be handled in compliance with current privacy laws.
For cases accepted by the Organisation, the registration fee will be considered valid for the same event on the following year, upon payment of an administration fee of €15.
Any registration considered valid for the following year is strictly personal and cannot be transferred to a third party. Should the cyclist fail to participate again, the registration fee will be forfeited.
In Gaiole in Chianti, RACE PACKS and NUMBERS will be distributed before the event, at the following times:
In order to pick up your RACE PACK and ENVELOPE, it is mandatory to present:
It will be possible to have a friend or trusted person collect the RACE ENVELOPE and RACE PACK on your behalf, as long as they present:
The “Eroica bike shop” will provide mechanical assistance at the start and finish lines. Assistance by private vehicles following the event is not permitted. The Organisation guarantees mechanical assistance for a fee at all food stops, along the route and at the finish line, without guaranteeing timely service for all athletes.
MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE: Opening and Closing times
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
We recommend that all riders carry a repair kit for punctures and breakdowns.
The number to call for mechanical assistance can be found in the road book.
A medical emergency plan has been shared and approved by the 118 operative centre for the Siena – Grosseto Department of Emergencies.
The event is followed by trained ambulances and doctors.
The number to call for emergencies can be found in the road book:
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
Two types of food stops will be provided along the routes:
Please note that all types of FOOD STOP (both official and greeting) are always FREE of charge.
FOOD STOPS: opening and closing times
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
Details regarding food and greeting stops will be published on the www.eroicagaiole.it website.
Checkpoint stamps are the only proof of the route undertaken. The Road Book will be stamped at the start, along the route and at the finish line. There is just one Road Book for all routes.
CHECKPOINTS: Opening and closing times
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
N.B. Other random checks may be carried out.
Participants who complete L’Eroica will receive a prize at the finish.
In order to collect the prize, the participant must come in person to the area around the finish line with his/her bicycle and stamped road book. The prize is a commemorative medal for all registered participants and a special prize for those who finish the 209 km route.
Any complaints must be sent to the Organisation by email - iscrizioni@eroicagaiole.it - within 10 days of the event.
The event is organised by Eroica Italia SSD, Via Giacomo Matteotti, 13 - 53024 Montalcino (Siena), under the aegis of ACSI (Association of Italian Sport’s Centres), F.C.I. (Italian Cycling Federation) a sport’s promotion body recognised by CONI (the Italian National Olympic Committee).
For information:
If, for reasons of force majeure, the event does not take place, the registration fee will not be reimbursed but will be considered valid for the following edition, should the entrant still wish to participate.
The Organisation will charge an administration fee of €15.00 to move the registration to the following year. The request to register for the following year and the administration fee must be received by the date indicated by the Organisation upon cancellation of the event.
In case that the event is cancelled within 5 (five) days of the scheduled date, the registration fee cannot be transferred to the next edition.
Furthermore, should the organisation of the event or participation of over half of those registered be put at risk due to force majeure or other serious causes, the Organisation reserves the right to move the place and/or date of the event within the same calendar year. In this case, the registration fee will be considered valid for the event on the new date, with no additional costs. It will, however, not be possible to move your registration to the following year.
The Organisation reserves the right to make changes to the regulations at any time. The www.eroicagaiole.it website is the only official source of information regarding the event. Therefore, all official communications will be made exclusively through this website.
Disqualification lasting 2 years will apply in the following cases:
In serious cases, such as participating with another rider’s RACE NUMBER and unauthorised transfer of one’s registration, disqualification may be for life, subject to the incontestable judgement of the Organisation.
We appeal to the civic duty of all participants to keep the routes and locality clean and litter-free.
When requesting to participate in L’Eroica Gaiole in Chianti by any of the methods provided for by the current regulations, each participant, from the moment of registration:
Said authorisation, regarding the use of one’s own image, is to be considered permanent and without any territorial limits anywhere in the world. Images may be used in various publications and filmed material, including but not limited to promotional and/or advertising material produced on any medium. The Organisation may, furthermore, transfer to third parties and to its own institutional and commercial partners, the usage rights covered by this agreement.
The Organisation declines any responsibility, either direct or on the part of its collaborators, for any accident or damage to people or property, that may arise before, during and after the event or as a result of the same.
The processing and registration of personal information will be carried out by the following two companies:
EROICA ITALIA SSD A.R.L.
Via G. Matteotti 13
53024 Montalcino, Siena, Italia
P.IVA 01433070529
L’EROICA S.R.L.
Via Casabianca 25
53013 Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy
P.IVA 01357870524
The personal information of all participants will be processed and registered according to the terms of Italian privacy law no. 196 dated 30/06/2003 and European Union Regulation 2017/679 (GDPR/18)
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