Late-season Italian one-day racing through the hills of Romagna
Giro Della Romagna
A sharp, hilly one-day race in Italy's Romagna region that rewards positioning, timing, and the ability to handle repeated accelerations.
- Location
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- When
- Third Sunday in September
- Course
- One Day
- Most recent winner
- 🇮🇹 Christian Scaroni (2025)
- Category
- Men’s Continental
About Giro Della Romagna
Giro Della Romagna is a men's one-day bike race held each September in the Emilia-Romagna region of northeastern Italy. The route typically features rolling terrain and short, punchy climbs that favor aggressive racing in the final hour.
This is late-season Italian racing at its most tactical. The Romagna hills are not long enough to split the race early, but they are steep and frequent enough to punish poor positioning. The finale usually comes down to who can read the accelerations, stay near the front through the final climbs, and time the decisive move. It is the kind of race where coverage can turn quickly from controlled buildup to a sharp selection in the closing kilometers.
Giro Della Romagna winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 🇮🇹Christian Scaroni |
| 2024 | 🇵🇹Antonio Morgado |
2026 edition canceled
The Giro della Romagna was not held in 2026. Its place on the calendar, September 20, went to the Giro della Campania, which returned after 25 years.
Giro Della Romagna route
The course winds through the rolling landscape of Emilia-Romagna, a region known for short, steep climbs that appear in quick succession rather than as isolated set pieces. The race is typically decided in the final 30 to 40 kilometers, where positioning becomes critical and the climbs are used as launchpads rather than pure selection tools. Riders who can handle repeated accelerations, stay alert through technical descents, and respond to late attacks have the best chance. The finish often comes down to a reduced group sprint or a late solo move that holds through the final kilometers. Weather in September can vary from warm and dry to wet and unpredictable, which adds another layer of tactical complexity.
What shapes the race
Romagna hills
The race crosses the rolling hills of Romagna in Emilia-Romagna, with terrain that rewards punchy climbing and tactical aggression.
Signature landmarks
- Region
Romagna
The eastern half of Emilia-Romagna, known for its rolling hills, cycling culture, and connection to the legacy of Marco Pantani.
History
Eras and records
One of the oldest Italian one-day races by founding date, revived in 2024 after more than a decade away.
Race origins
First held in 1910, discontinued in 2011, briefly merged with the Memorial Marco Pantani, then revived in 2024.