Gotti, Martinello, Fondriest are just a few of the big names who won the “Easter Monday Classic” on the road to a prominent career. On April 2nd, 2018, will the 80th edition add another one to this list?

The run to reigning champion Aleksandr Riabushenko’s throne has started. On Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy) the best prospects in World cycling will take in the 80th edition of the Giro del Belvedere, a standout fixture of the International Under 23 calendar, as well as a traditional springboard to professional cycling.

UAE Team Emirates, and he was not alone. Seven out of the top-10 placed in 2018 have found a professional contract too.

A number of significant names in the history of cycling show up in the golden book of the Giro del Belvedere. Examples to that are Mario Zanin (gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics) and Silvio Martinello, five-time World Champion and gold medal in the men’s points race at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. After the Giro del Belvedere, Maurizio Fondriest won the UCI Road World Championship in 1988 in Renaix and the Milan-San Remo in 1993, while Ivan Gotti conquered the 1997 and 1999 […]

With 10 days to the 80^th edition, the “Easter Monday Classic” lived a nice “vernissage” attended by former winners Ivan Gotti and Silvio Martinello. A special book “Ultima curva a sinistra” (“Last turn on the left”) celebrating the race’s anniversary

80 editions wrapped in a special evening. The Giro del Belvedere – prestigious U23 International classic to be held Monday, April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy) – turned on the spotlight with 10 days to go.

Attended by former winners, authorities and organizers, on Friday March 23rd, the Giro del Belvedere lived a nice “vernissage” in Treviso nearby, where the great expectation for the “Easter Monday Classic” 2018 edition gave way to histories and memories.

From the Track Olympic Champion Silvio Martinello to the two times Giro d’Italia overall winner Ivan Gotti. “In the 1983 edition, the route was characterized by the Conche circuit and very suitable to the sprinters – Olympic Champion Silvio Martinello explained. – I was one of the main favorites since I had already won the Popolarissima. I remember with pleasure the wonderful fans on the roads. Of course, the win at Giro del Belvedere made me aware of my skills”. 

“In the year of my victory (1990), the race’s route included the Canalet hill, suited to the climbers  – twice Giro d’Italia overall […]

The Italian Cycling Federation President Renato Di Rocco guest of honour at the Easter Monday U23 classic’s vernissage on coming Friday. A special book emphasizes the 80th edition to be held on April 2nd

The Giro del Belvedere gets ready for the 80th edition’s official vernissage to be held on Friday, March 23rd in Treviso’s nearby. The upcoming U23 International Classic is envisaged in high style: on Monday, April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy) the world cycling’s best prospects will tackle one of the most prestigious races of the season.

Italian Cycling Federation President Renato Di Rocco will be the guest of honour alongside 1983 and 1990 Giro del Belvedere winners, Silvio Martinello and Ivan Gotti, witnessing stories and memories of their early careers.

The event celebrates its 80th edition this year with a special book “Ultima curva a sinistra” (Last turn on the left), written by Valentina Covre, to retrace the history of the Italian race with insights and funny anecdotes.

2018 Giro del Belvedere will line up in Villa di Cordignano 35 teams, with 19 overseas outfits.

35 teams to ride the 80th edition of the Easter Monday Classic on April 2nd, 2018. The list of 16 Italian and 19 foreign squads includes two prospects such as Pogacar and Stannard

Giro del Belvedere rides at full speed towards its “D-Day”, on Monday April 2nd, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), where the best cycling prospects will face one of the most important races of the U23 international calendar, celebrating its 80th edition.

With around three weeks to go, Pro Belvedere’s organizers unveiled the teams’ list, including 19 non-Italian outfits and absolute premiere like Team Wiggins (Great Britain), IAM Excelsior (Switzerland) and Bicicletas Strongman Colombia Coldeportes (Colombia). Zalf Euromobil Désirée Fior and Team Colpack lead the 16-squad Italian contingent.

Teams from 17 different countries will take part at the 2018 Easter Monday Classic: Italy, France, Denmark, Colombia, Russia, Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Slovenia, Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Principality of Monaco, Norway, United States and Netherlands. Alongside the announcement of the teams, the line-up shaped up further with two rising stars at the start, Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum) and Aussie Robert Stannard (Mitchelton Bike Exchange).

The riders will face a 166,6 Km classic route, characterized by two different circuits: […]

The Continental team founded by Sir Bradley Wiggins will be at the start of the “Easter Monday Classic” on Monday April 2nd. Villa di Cordignano ready to welcome the best young prospects of British cycling

Team Wiggins is the latest high-end addition to the starting field of the 2018 Giro del Belvedere, to be held on Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy). The 80th edition of the U23 International Classic promises to be spectacular as ever, while fielding a significant share of foreign power to go with the top outfits of the Italian panorama.

The Continental team founded in 2015 by Sir Bradley Wiggins – a World and Olympic Champion in his career, winner of the 2012 Tour de France – World and Olympic Championships on both the track and the road and the 2012 Tour the France – has a mission of working in perspective and growing young talents, with the ambition of raising tomorrow’s leaders. Team Wiggins’ philosophy is a perfect match with the Giro del Belvedere, a showcase that brought to prominence some of the brightest talents over the years, from Italy and beyond.

Standing out among Team Wiggins’ prospects is 18-year-old Tom Pidcock, who competes […]

Memories, historical pics, stories: a new book celebrates the 80th edition of the U23 International Classic that launched many cycling stars over the years

The Giro del Belvedere, to be held on Monday April 2^nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), assesses its stories and memories, facts and figures  through a new book,  “Ultima curva a sinistra – 80 edizioni del Giro del Belvedere”. (Last bend to the right – 80 years of Giro del Belvedere) written by Valentina Covre, a 33-year-old girl living in Cordignano, to reaffirm the atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm in Villa di Cordignano in looking forward the “D-day” of its Easter Monday Classics.

The book – to be unveiled in occasion of 2018 Giro del Belvedere’s official vernissage, scheduled on Friday March 23^rd in Treviso’s nearby – retraces the history of the Italian cycling event with all the route’s changes and the backstories unveiled by the organizing committee, the achievement of the international status and the turning point in terms of marketing and communication. Moreover, the second part of the book collects evidence of athletes, sports directors, organizers through a number of engaging stories and funny anecdotes.

Enhanced by unpublished photos, the two halves of the book are interspersed by the roll of honor: from the first edition won by Italian Alfonso Piccin on October 14^th, 1923, to Belarus Aleksandr Riabushenko, the last […]

The Pro Belvedere prepares the historical 2018 edition of “Easter Monday Classic”, scheduled on Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Italy). The route does not change featuring the ascents of Montaner and Via delle Longhe in the finale

80 years of history staying young: year by year, the Giro del Belvedere keeps the roots linked to territory and traditions, increasing its international reputation in the U23 cycling calendar. Pro Belvedere’s organizers are warming up the “Easter Monday Classic” engine: on Monday April 2nd in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy), the best prospects of world cycling will face one of the most prestigious races of the season, with the goal to be on the golden book following Belorussian Alexander Riabushenko, last year’s winner with the European Champion jersey.

The race will take place on the same route as the last editions over the traditional 166,6-Km course. The first part of the race unfolds along 11 laps of a 12-Km circuit, including the Conche hill. The finale is characterized by two laps of another circuit of 17,3 Km, including the classic Montaner climb, in Borgo Canalet (1,7 Km at 12% average gradient with peak at 20%), and the Via delle Longhe hill […]

Pro Belvedere’s organizers are getting down to work on the next edition of the U23 international classic race to be held on April 2nd, 2018 in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy)

The Giro del Belvedere will soon celebrate another anniversary of its history hosting the 80th edition of the U23 international race, on Monday April 2nd, in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy).

The Italian classic race has always been the perfect springboard for the best cycling prospects and the 2017 edition was no exception: 6 riders of the top-10 are facing their debut in the pro’ category, starting by the winner Aleksandr Riabushenko (joining the UAE-Team Emirates), the runner-up Lucas Hamilton (Orica-Scott) and third-placed Matteo Fabbro (Team Katusha-Alpecin). Again: Daniel Savini (fourth) joined Bardiani-CSF, Neilson Powless (sixth) the Team Lotto NL-Jumbo and Michael Storer (eighth) the Team Sunweb.

With last April’s success, dressing the European Champion jersey, the 22-year-old Belarussian Aleksandr Riabushenko further enriched the race’s prestigious list of honours, including top-riders such as Maurizio Fondriest, Silvio Martinello, Ivan Gotti, Sacha Modolo and Stefan Kueng.

The 80th Giro del Belvedere will be celebrated by the organizers with plenty of side events. “We are working for a special edition – the OC director […]

Alexandr Riabushenko claimed a prestigious win in the 79th edition of the “Easter Monday Classic” surrounded by a great crowd. Aussie Hamilton and Italian Fabbro rounded out the podium

For the second consecutive year, a non-italian rider celebrates at the Giro del Belvedere, whose resounding success and massive prestige have been confirmed by the huge crowd surrounding the race. From the Swiss National Champion’s jersey, worn by Patrick Muller last year, to the European Champion’s jersey of Belarussian Alexandr Riabushenko, winner of the 79th “Easter Monday Classic” with a powerful sprint on the slightly sloping finish in Villa di Cordignano (Treviso, Northern Italy).

Behind Team Palazzago’s 21-year-old rider another of the big favourites, Lucas Hamilton (Australia National Team), second on the finish line. The Australian youngster inflamed the race in the last time on the Montaner climb together with Italian Matteo Fabbro (Cycling Team Friuli), who completed the day’s podium.

“I dreamed of winning the Giro del Belvedere with the European Champion’s jersey – said the winner. – This is a prestigious race and I wanted to do well. In the early part of Montaner ascent, Hamilton and Fabbro were in front of me, then I recovered the gap in the second part of the climb and in the finale I controlled the situation in […]