FAQ

General Information

It is an endurance cycling event open to all, both competitive and agonistic. The 2027 edition features two routes:

  • Medio Fondo: 87 km
  • Gran Fondo: 137.7 km

Sunday, 7 March 2027, in Siena, Tuscany, Italy.

  • Start: Fortezza di Santa Barbara (Medicean Fortress), Siena
  • Finish: Piazza del Campo, Siena

Participation is open to:

  • Members of FCI or other recognized Italian Sports Promotion Bodies (with a valid medical certificate for competitive cycling)
  • Foreign amateur cyclists with a 2027 UCI license and valid medical certificate for competitive cycling
  • Not-licensed cyclists/without a membership card and a valid medical certificate for competitive cycling as long as they purchase a one-day FCI license

The medical certificate is mandatory, must be signed and stamped by a doctor, and be valid on the day of the race (validity: 1 year). A sample template can be found here.

  • Medio Fondo: 17 years old and up (calendar year)
  • Gran Fondo: 19 years old and up (calendar year)

No. Without a valid certificate, you cannot participate.

You can purchase a one-day FCI license for €10, which includes liability insurance. A competitive medical certificate for cycling is still required.

The daily license is necessary for those who are not registered with any club. It guarantees insurance coverage during the event, as required by the FCI. It costs €10.

Registrations

September 7, 2026.

You have three options:

  • Online at https://gfstradebianche.it (with credit cart or SEPA bank transfer)
  • Through official tour operators
  • Via the Charity program

When you register, you have to choose whether to participate in the Medio Fondo or the Gran Fondo.

No, it is not possible to change the course (Medio Fondo/Gran Fondo).

No. Registration closes before race day.

12 February 2027 or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

Write to granfondo@rcs.it for assistance.

By February 12, 2027, please upload the following in your registration:

  • For LICENSED ATHLETES: sport promotion body, club name, 2027 license number, medical certificate for competitive cycling
  • For NOT LICENSED ATHLETES: medical certificate for competitive cycling

You can check the status of your registration any time, it is fully completed when “LICENSE CARD COMPLIANT – MEDICAL CERTIFICATE COMPLIANT” appears next to your name.

Upload them through your registration. Documents sent by email are not accepted.

No, the 2027 registration is not valid for future years and is non-refundable. The race pack will not be shipped

If you are registered but cannot participate, you can transfer your registration to another person by February 09, 2027. Go to your registration, click on “TRANSFER REGISTRATION,” enter the new participant’s email, who will receive a link to enter their details and pay a handling fee of €20.

Race Number, Race Kit & Logistics

You will receive it by email in February or check it on the official website.

At Giardini La Lizza, Siena:

  • Friday, 5 March: 10:00–19:00
  • Saturday, 6 March: 08:30–18:00

Not available on race day.

ID and confirmation email. Follow instructions if registered via a tour operator.

No. The selected size during registration will be provided.

At the race kit pickup point.

Yes, with a signed authorization and copy of your ID.

Race & Services

  • Medio Fondo: meeting from 6:30, start at 7:30
  • Gran Fondo: meeting from 8:00, start at 9:00

Based on start number. Unauthorized changes lead to disqualification.

  • Medio Fondo: 5 hours and 30 mins (race closes at 13:00)
  • Gran Fondo: 7 hours (race closes at 16:00)

Mostly yes, but traffic laws must still be followed.

Follow the rules of the road: keep right, overtake left, obey signs.

All FCI-approved bikes except e-bikes, recumbents, and those with handlebar extensions.

Helmet, water bottle, 2 inner tubes, pump, repair kit. All mandatory.

No, it is strictly prohibited.

By electronic chip (MySDAM). Wear it correctly to appear in rankings.

You may continue but will not be ranked.

Yes. It will pick up those who drop out. Bikes will be held at the Bike Park at Giardini La Lizza.

You will not receive services or be ranked.

Yes, at the start, along the route, and at the finish.

Yes: 2 for Medio Fondo, 3 for Gran Fondo.

Use bins at refreshment points. Do not litter.

Yes. Fixed stations and mobile units are available. Private assistance is prohibited.

Yes, printed on your frame number. Add your personal details there.

Yes, along the route and at the finish.

Yes. A Pasta Party, the coupon is included in your race kit.

Yes, at Stadio Artemio Franchi.

On the official website gfstradebianche.it