In 2026, Eroica Montalcino reaches the prestigious milestone of its tenth edition. What began as a tribute to the beauty of the region is now the beating heart of a global movement celebrating the most authentic vintage cycling. But the heroic experience in Montalcino does not end with the event weekend: thanks to the Terra Eroica project, the heart of the Val d’Orcia and the Brunello vineyards becomes an open-air museum accessible 365 days a year.
Nearly thirty years ago, the idea was born to bring cycling back to its roots. Today, that majestic tree lives on through its global pillars, among which Eroica Montalcino stands out. Now in its tenth year, this event represents the perfect synthesis of the ethics of sacrifice and the timeless elegance of historic bicycles.
Those who choose to tackle the routes of Eroica Montalcino do not just perform a sporting gesture; they embark on a journey through time. Amidst steel frames and wool jerseys, you immerse yourself in a landscape that alternates the poetry of vineyards with the challenge of steep gradients, cycling from dawn to dusk in a ritual that celebrates "the beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest," as Giancarlo Brocci taught us.
The Terra Eroica project pays homage to continuity and landscape protection. The permanent routes offer a total experience of 290 kilometers, fully signposted with the iconic brown markers, ready to be explored in the saddle of your bicycle in every season.
On the occasion of the tenth edition, the Terra Eroica team will be at your disposal for route advice and to share the secrets of our roads at the dedicated space in the Complesso di Sant’Agostino:
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