L’Eroica started in 1997 because of one man, Giancarlo Brocci, who admired the values of past cycling so much that he wanted to reconnect others to the heritage that inspired much Italian history, literature, culture and music.
L’Eroica was also launched as a foundation for the protection and preservation of the last gravel roads in Tuscany. These romantic concepts led to the idea of L’Eroica, an event that initially involved the participation of 92 “hunters of feelings and emotions”, as the creator Giancarlo Brocci defines them.
“We want people to rediscover the beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest”
Giancarlo Brocci, Creator of L'Eroica
Today we are still trying to return to the authentic roots of this extraordinary sport with a great soul. We want people to rediscover the beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest: the heroic cycling of Bartali and Coppi, the sacrifice that seeks out our physical boundaries where thirst, hunger, and exhaustion are felt in all their might. Our type of cycling breeds respect and creates bonds between loyal opponents. It is cycling in a healthy way, and its participants are inspiring and beautiful to watch.
Taste the L’Eroica atmosphere on this simple route that takes about 3 hours and has a 700m altitude difference. The hottest point of this route: views of the striking landscape from Brolio Castle, the Chianti Classico vineyards embedded in typical Tuscan vegetation, the descent towards Pianella with views of Siena in the background, the characteristic […]
This route is the "gateway" to the myth of L'Eroica. Covering about 4 hours, in addition to the highlights of the leisure route.
A route that passes through the Crete Senesi, challenging but within the reach of many thanks to a length and a difference in altitude not excessive.
We are touching on the "legend", while still within reach of amateur cyclists, with route times that can stretch beyond 10-12 hours or more.
This is "L’Eroica" at its most authentic. With over 3,700m altitude difference and an average 15-hour ride, many finish after 10pm!
The great adventure of L’Eroica is no longer restricted to the first Sunday of October but can be enjoyed all year long riding on the permanent route.
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