Gaiole in Chianti - Tuscany - Italy

ABOUT

L'eroica is an event like no other. Vintage cyclists from all over the world travel to the small Tuscan town of Gaiole in Chianti. A region in Italy where you can experience the type of un-made roads and terrain from the days of early cycle racing and we've made the pilgrimage many times. Held at the beginning of October, the atmosphere is incredible and is a sensory overload for the eyes, ears and taste buds. After you watch the film,  you'll want to go!   

HISTORY

L'Eroica was born in 1997 in Gaiole in Chianti, a small village in the province of Siena, where creator Giancarlo Brocci, together with 92 hunters of feelings and emotions - as he called them - started the first edition of a magical cycling event; an event combining challenging routes, magnificent landscapes and unforgettable refreshments in a unique way.
From the original event in Gaiole, Eroica has grown into a global movement, a network of events attracting tens of thousands of cyclists and fans of all ages around the world.

THE STRADE BIANCHE

The magic of the Eroica owes much of its charm to the dust of the white roads of Tuscany. So it’s no coincidence that attention to this iconic feature of the region and its protection has always been one of our pivotal goals. From Gaiole in Chianti to Val d'Orcia, across the Val d'Arbia and up to Montalcino, through farmhouses and vineyards, the two hundred kilometers of the L’Eroica long course have become a permanent route that can be traveled all year round. A heritage that L'Eroica has safeguarded, making sure that the white roads remain unpaved and have become a symbol and resource that have helped the region to develop as a famous tourist destination for cyclists worldwide.