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New Dirt Sections for 2017 Strade Bianche Pro race and Gran Fondo

The 2017 Strade Bianche, now part of the WorldTour includes two new sections of dirt road 

The routes of the men’s and women’s races were unveiled by RCS Sport along with the course for the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche by Trek. Fabian Cancellara achieved his third Strade Bianche success, and with it, the honour of having one sector of the gravel roads, Sector 8 of Monte Sante Marie, dedicated to his name.

The men’s race takes place on Saturday, March 4, is 175 kilometres in length and includes 11 sections of dirt road totalling 62 kilometres. 

The race begins and ends in Siena, with the traditional finish on the Piazza del Campo after a short, steep climb into the Tuscan city.

Dirt Sector 8, an 11.5-kilometre stretch at Monte Sante Marie, has been renamed in honour of Fabian Cancellara. Cancellara claimed a record third victories in Strade Bianche during his career.

The first sector of gravel road comes after just 11 kilometres, while the day’s first climb, the Bagnaia, arrives during the second sector. The final 25 kilometres of the race feature three decisive gravel sections, the last of which brings the riders up the 18% gradients of the climb of Le Tolfe with 12 kilometres to go.

The race passes beneath the Fontebranda Gate to enter the city and will tackle the 16% slopes of the Via Santa Caterina, before swooping into the finish on the Piazza del Campo.

Watch the Race and Ride the Gran Fondo

The Gran Fondo Strade Bianche Trek 2017 is one of Italy's new cycling Gran Fondo's it combines the beauty of Siena  (a UNESCO world heritage site) together with the splendid hills of Tuscany. Enjoy the professional organisation and the friendly and relaxing atmosphere of the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche. The route of the GF Strade Bianche leads you through the most charming places of Tuscany. Starting from the city of Siena, you will cycle to Montalcino through charming villages in the countryside and over a few gravel roads . From the historic town of Montalcino you go up to the ski area of Val d' Arbia well known as Rapolano. From here you continue your way back to the city of Siena. The finish line is at Piazza del Campo, where a huge crowd welcomes the arrival of all participants. There will be set up "Open Tuscany Area", where bicycle companies show their products. Cycle through medieval villages, small inhabited towns, and spectacular landscapes that’s Tuscany!

On Saturday 4 March the 10th edition of the UCI “Le Strade Bianche" ace starts in San Gimignano and finish at the world famous square : Piazza del Campo in Siena. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part with our partner Cycle Clasic Tours!

There are two different course lengths:

  Granfondo 124 km; 1350 m total altitude
  Mediofondo 87km; 950 m total altitude

Gran Fondo Strade Bianche trip highlights:

  3 nights in 4**** hotel
  Guided training ride on Saturday 4th March the day of the Pro Race
  The finish line at Piazza del Campo, where a huge crowd welcomes you
  Cycling through medieval villages and spectacular landscapes that’s Tuscany!
  Gran Fondo Strade Bianche subscription - ride the Gran Fondo on Sunday March 5th after the Pro's
  The beauty of Siena (a UNESCO world heritage site)
  UCI World tour Strade Bianche

Click here for details of the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche with Cycle Classic Tours 

VIDEO: Strade Bianche 2017 - Official Promo

New Dirt Sections for 2017 Strade Bianchi Pro race and Gran Fondo