Italy • One-day Classic
The world's oldest classic breathes with the weight of centuries, a high-velocity pilgrimage across the Lombard and Piedmontese plains that demands raw power and nerves of steel. It is a fleeting, prestigious journey where the heritage of cycling's 'Old Lady' meets the desperate, lung-bursting thunder of the modern sprint train.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Race Type
One-day
Known as 'La Classica più antica,' it features a high-speed route across the Po Valley, often characterized by tactical crosswind battles and a prestigious flat finish for elite sprinters.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
The inaugural edition was won by Paolo Magretti on a high-wheeler, establishing it as the oldest one-day race in existence.
After several decades of sporadic organization, the race became a permanent fixture on the professional calendar.
The event moved to an autumn date and introduced the iconic, grueling finish at the Basilica di Superga.
The race was repositioned to the spring and the route redesigned to favor sprinters, marking a significant tactical shift in its identity.